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ASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 19–21, 2012

Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4510-3

In This Volume

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (37)
Integrated System Design and Implementation (26)
Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems (22)
Energy Harvesting (25)

Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

A Finite Element Study of Stable Crack-Growth in Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys

Antonino Parrinello, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas, Austin Cox

SMASIS 2012; 1-7doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7912

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Phase transitions , Shape memory alloys

Two-Phase Solid-Fluid Mathematical Model of Yield Stress Fluids

Ilya Peshkov, Miroslav Grmela, Evgeniy Romenski

SMASIS 2012; 9-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7913

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Topics: Fluids , Yield stress , Modeling , Continuum mechanics , Differential equations , Numerical analysis , Shock waves , Solids

Characterization of Work per Volume Density of VO₂-Based MEMS Actuators

Emmanuelle Merced, Jun Zhang, Xiaobo Tan, Nelson Sepúlveda

SMASIS 2012; 19-25doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7919

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Topics: Actuators , Density , Microelectromechanical systems , Microactuators , Microcantilevers , Atomic force microscopy , Cooling , Cycles , Displacement , Heating

Technology Developments Towards a Practical SMA Aero Engine Application

John Webster

SMASIS 2012; 27-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7928

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Topics: Aircraft , Aircraft engines , Cooling , Design , Design methodology , Engineering prototypes , Gas turbines , Geometry , Heat , Nozzles

Mode I Steady Crack-Growth in Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys

Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas, Chad Landis

SMASIS 2012; 33-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7934

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Shape memory alloys , Finite element analysis , Numerical analysis , Plane strain , Steady state , Stress , Thermomechanics , Wakes

Electromechanical Behavior of Conductive Polyaniline/Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Blend Films Under Uniaxial Loading

S. Akhilesan, Susy Varughese, C. Lakshmana Rao

SMASIS 2012; 39-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7937

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Topics: Electromechanical effects , Ethanol , Conducting polymers , Electrical conductivity , Polymers , Anisotropy , Deformation , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Electron donor-acceptor complexes , Mechanical properties

Time Dependent Polarization and Strain Evolution Around a Circular Hole in Ferroelectrics

Q. D. Liu

SMASIS 2012; 47-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7949

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Topics: Ferroelectric crystals , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Electric fields , Creep , Double refraction , Displacement , Finite element methods , Simulation

A Morphing Bi-Stable Composite Laminate Actuated by Electric Heating Method

Hao Li, Fuhong Dai, Shanyi Du

SMASIS 2012; 53-58doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7957

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Topics: Composite materials , Heating , Laminates , Finite element analysis , Temperature , Shapes , Thermal stresses

Combined Squeeze-Shear Properties of Magnetorheological Fluids: Effect of Pressure

Andrea Spaggiari, Eugenio Dragoni

SMASIS 2012; 59-68doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7967

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Topics: Magnetic fluids , Pressure , Shear (Mechanics) , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Rotation , Circuits , Cylinders , Design , Electromagnetic induction

Modeling of Hybrid Shape Memory Alloy Composites Incorporating MAX Phase Ceramics

Brian T. Lester, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2012; 69-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7969

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Topics: Ceramics , Composite materials , Modeling , Shape memory alloys

Modeling and Experimental Validation of Shape Memory Alloy Bending Actuators

Casey D. Haigh, John H. Crews, Shiquan Wang, Gregory D. Buckner

SMASIS 2012; 79-87doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7974

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Topics: Actuators , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Composite materials , Design , Phase transitions , Wire , Blood vessels , Catheters , Equilibrium (Physics)

Modeling the Diluent Effect on Streaming Current for Ionic Polymer Transducers in Shear

Ursula T. Zangrilli, Lisa M. Weiland

SMASIS 2012; 89-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7976

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Topics: Diluents , Modeling , Polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Transducers , Electric current , Deformation , Sensors , Shear deformation , Signals

On a Physics-Based Model of the Electrical Impedance of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites

Youngsu Cha, Matteo Aureli, Maurizio Porfiri

SMASIS 2012; 97-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7982

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Topics: Impedance (Electricity) , Metallic composites , Physics , Polymers , Electrodes , Composite materials , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Capacitors , Electron transport , Electrons

On a Physics-Based Model for Nonlinear Sensing in Ionic Polymer Metal Composites

Matteo Aureli, Maurizio Porfiri

SMASIS 2012; 107-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7983

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Topics: Metallic composites , Physics , Polymers , Deformation , Circuits , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy harvesting , Sensors

Bending Analysis of Textured Polycrystalline Shape Memory Alloy Beams

Reza Mirzaeifar, Reginald DesRoches, Arash Yavari, Ken Gall

SMASIS 2012; 117-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8008

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Crystals , Texture (Materials) , Compression , Finite element model , Nickel titanium alloys , Phase transitions , Size effect , Stress , Tension

Evolution of Linear Moduli and Nonlinear Responses of a PZT Wafer Under Electric Field at Room and High Temperatures

Najae Lee, Dae Won Ji, Sang-joo Kim, Yong Soo Kim

SMASIS 2012; 125-131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8012

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Topics: Electric fields , High temperature , Semiconductor wafers , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Temperature , Cycles , Displacement , Electrical properties

Mechanical Characterization of Electro-Bonded Laminates

Luigi Di Lillo, Wolfram Raither, Claudio Di Fratta, Andrea Bergamini, Paolo Ermanni

SMASIS 2012; 133-139doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8031

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Topics: Laminates , Shear (Mechanics) , Electrodes , Electric fields , Epoxy resins , Finite element analysis , Friction , Mechanical properties , Optimization , Plates (structures)

Modelling of Needle Domains in Barium Titanate Single Crystals Using Dislocation Theory

Dan Sui, John E. Huber

SMASIS 2012; 141-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8033

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Topics: Crystals , Dislocations (Crystals) , Modeling , Needles , Dislocations , Anisotropy , Electric fields , Ferroelectric crystals , Friction , Fundamental forces (Physics)

Strain Actuation Behavior of Barium Titanate Single Crystal Loaded Electromechanically in Non-Variant [110] Direction

Jay Shieh, Yen-Nan Lin, Yi-Chung Shu

SMASIS 2012; 149-153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8034

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Topics: Crystals , Electric fields , Stress , Temperature , Prisms (Optics) , Compressive stress , Machining , Switches , Testing

Observation of the Poling Process in Ferroelectric Ceramics Using Piezoresponse Force Microscopy

K. L. Kim, J. E. Huber

SMASIS 2012; 155-160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8037

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Topics: Ferroelectric ceramics , Microscopy , Domain structure (Ferromagnetism) , Electric fields , Experimental methods , Signals , Statistical analysis

Pre-Yield Shearing Regimes of Magnetorheological Fluids

Waad Nassar, Xavier Boutillon, José Lozada

SMASIS 2012; 161-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8047

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Topics: Die cutting , Magnetic fluids , Shearing (Deformation) , Magnetic fields , Particulate matter , Shear stress , Shear (Mechanics) , Adhesion , Fluids , Geomagnetic poles

Inverse-Motion-Based Modeling for Electromechanics With Application to Electrostrictive Polyurethane

Anna Ask, Ralf Denzer, Andreas Menzel, Matti Ristinmaa

SMASIS 2012; 167-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8049

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Deformation , Equations of motion , Finite element methods , Grippers , Modeling , Shapes , Stress , Urethane elastomers

NMR Characteristics of Photomechanics and Thermomechanics of Azobenzene Polymer Networks

Matt Worden, Hongbo Wang, Anant Paravastu, William S. Oates

SMASIS 2012; 175-179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8076

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Topics: Nuclear magnetic resonance , Polymers , Thermomechanics , Molecular conformation , Deformation , Polarization (Light) , Relaxation (Physics) , Ultraviolet radiation , Adaptive structures , Heat

A Variational Asymptotic Approach for the Effective Magnetostriction of Magnetostrictive Composites

Tian Tang, Oliver Myers, M. F. Horstemeyer

SMASIS 2012; 181-186doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8081

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Topics: Composite materials , Magnetostriction , Micromechanics (Engineering)

Experimental Characterization of Two-Dimensional Tunable Metamaterials

Tommaso Delpero, Paolo Ermanni, Filippo Casadei, Massimo Ruzzene, Andrea Bergamini

SMASIS 2012; 187-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8087

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Topics: Experimental characterization , Metamaterials , Phononic crystals , Resonance , Circuits , Disks , Dispersion relations , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Transducers

Modeling Approach for a Fluid Movement Induced by Magnetic Forces for Viscous Loss Reduction of MRF Brakes and Clutches

Dirk Güth, Markus Schamoni, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2012; 195-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8135

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Topics: Brakes , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Modeling , Torque , Actuators , Separation (Technology) , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Braking

Thermodynamic Modeling of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Beams

Jayavel Arumugam, Arun Srinivasa

SMASIS 2012; 205-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8149

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Topics: Composite building materials , Metals , Modeling , Polymers , Energy dissipation , Strips , Relaxation (Physics) , Cantilevers , Composite materials , Deflection

Tension-Torsion Experiments on Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Tubes

Benjamin Reedlunn, Samantha Daly, John Shaw

SMASIS 2012; 213-222doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8185

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Tension , Torsion , Shear (Mechanics) , Phase transitions , Nickel titanium alloys , Optical microscopy , Stress , Temperature

Analytical Solution for Pseudoelastic Response of a Shape Memory Alloy Thick-Walled Cylinder Under Internal Pressure

Majid Tabesh, Bingfei Liu, James Boyd, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2012; 223-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8187

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Topics: Cylinders , Pressure , Shape memory alloys , Displacement , Hardening , Stress

Influence of the Latent Heat of Transformation and Thermomechanical Coupling on the Performance of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Majid Tabesh, Brian Lester, Darren Hartl, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2012; 237-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8188

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Latent heat , Shape memory alloys , Thermomechanics

Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Thermal/Mechanical/Magnetic Hybrid Energy Micro-Harvester

Tien-Kan Chung, Chia-Yuan Tseng, Chin-Chung Chen, Chieh-Min Wang

SMASIS 2012; 249-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8192

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Design , Energy harvesting , Energy resources , Ferromagnetic materials , Manufacturing , Testing , Wear

Equilibrium Conditions and Evolution of Needle Domain Arrays in Ferroelectric Single Crystals

Dorinamaria Carka, Chad M. Landis

SMASIS 2012; 255-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8193

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Topics: Crystals , Equilibrium (Physics) , Needles , Boundary-value problems , Finite element methods , Imaging , Modeling , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Experimental Investigation of a Loaded Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuator Coupled to Negative-Rate Bias Spring Mechanism

Micah Hodgins, Alex York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2012; 259-264doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8202

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Topics: Actuators , Polymers , Springs , Displacement , Deflection , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Stiffness

Towards a Nitinol Actuator for an Active Surgical Needle

Naresh V. Datla, Mohammad Honarvar, Tuan M. Nguyen, Bardia Konh, Kurosh Darvish, Yan Yu, Adam P. Dicker, Tarun K. Podder, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2012; 265-269doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8204

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Topics: Actuators , Needles , Nickel titanium alloys , Surgery , Temperature , Biological tissues , Wire , Computer simulation , Damage , Design

Wireless Excitation and Electrical Impedance Matching of Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors

Rashed Hossain Bhuiyan, MD Mazharul Islam, Haiying Huang

SMASIS 2012; 271-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8210

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Topics: Excitation , Impedance (Electricity) , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors , Enterprise information management , Circuits , Ultrasound , Inspection , Simulation , Structural health monitoring

Computational Design of a Reconfigurable Origami Space Structure Incorporating Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films

Darren Hartl, Kathryn Lane, Richard Malak

SMASIS 2012; 277-285doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8219

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Topics: Design , Shape memory alloys , Space frame structures , Thin films , Laminates , Finite element analysis , Constitutive equations , Mathematics , Shapes , Shells

A Study of Actuation Fatigue of Shape Memory Alloy

Babatunde O. Agboola, Darren J. Hartl, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2012; 287-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8222

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Topics: Fatigue , Shape memory alloys , Failure , Cycles , Actuators , Design , Fatigue life , Nickel , Stress , Temperature

Integrated System Design and Implementation

Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Vertical Deploy Air Dam: Part 1 — Performance Requirements and Design

Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Hanif Muhammad, Jeffrey Brown

SMASIS 2012; 295-304doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7901

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Topics: Dams , Design , Shape memory alloys , Vehicles , Air flow , Active materials , Actuators , Bearings , Cooling , Corporate average fuel economy

Development of a Lumped-Parameter Occupant Injury Assessment Model for Vehicular Blast Effects Simulation

JinHyeong Yoo, Muthuvel Murugan, Dy Le

SMASIS 2012; 305-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7914

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Topics: Blast effect , Simulation , Wounds , Dampers , Vehicles , Biomechanics , Computer software , Human dynamics , Sands , Shock (Mechanics)

A Design of an Active Tool Holding Device

Alexander L. Boldering, Annika Raatz

SMASIS 2012; 313-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7931

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Topics: Design , Machinery , Grinding , Vibration , Excitation , Machine tools , Chatter , Grinding equipment , Machine design

Effect of Filler Materials on the Performance of Conformal Load-Bearing Spiral Antennas

Ali Daliri, Sabu John, Chun H. Wang, Amir Galehdar, Wayne S. T. Rowe, Kamran Ghorbani, Paul J. Callus

SMASIS 2012; 321-325doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7955

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Topics: Bearings , Fillers (Materials) , Stress , Aircraft , Computer software , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Load bearing capacity , Mechanical properties

Cooling Strategies for a SMA Wire Actuator in a Feed Axis

Horst Meier, Jan Pollmann, Alexander Czechowicz

SMASIS 2012; 327-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7977

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Topics: Actuators , Cooling , Wire , Shape memory alloys , Design , Heating , Cooling systems , Cutting , Displacement , Electric current

Active Twist Blades: Electromechanical Damping

Johannes Riemenschneider, Martin Schulz, Martin Pohl

SMASIS 2012; 333-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7980

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Topics: Blades , Damping , Rotors

On the Functional Characteristics of Adaptive Resetting of Shape Memory Actuators in the Field of Automotive Applications

Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2012; 343-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7984

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Topics: Actuators , Automotive industry , Shapes , Shape memory alloys , Engineers , Smart materials , Temperature

Development of a Miniaturized Clamping Device Driven by Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

Kathrin Schlüter, Philipp Blumenthal, Annika Raatz

SMASIS 2012; 349-355doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8043

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Circuits , Design , Dimensions , Shapes

Helicopter Rotor Blade Chord Extension Morphing Using a Centrifugally Actuated von-Mises Truss

Patrick Moser, Silvestro Barbarino, Farhan Gandhi

SMASIS 2012; 357-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8053

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Topics: Blades , Chords (Trusses) , Rotors , Trusses (Building) , Design , Flight , Aircraft , Engineering prototypes , Friction , Manufacturing

Sensorless Control of SMA Using Seebeck Voltage

Sriram V. V. N. Malladi, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2012; 367-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8062

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Topics: Displacement , Feedback , Martensitic transformations , Phase transitions , Sensors , Shape memory alloys , Temperature , Thermocouples

Application of SMA Actuators to Spacesuit Glove Mobility

Grant Atkinson, Kenton Kirkpatrick, Darren Hartl, John Valasek

SMASIS 2012; 375-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8068

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Topics: Actuators , Mechanical admittance , Shape memory alloys , Design , Astronauts , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Manufacturing

Cellular Honeycomb-Like Structures With Internal Inclusions in the Unit-Cell

Michael E. Pontecorvo, Silvestro Barbarino, Farhan S. Gandhi

SMASIS 2012; 383-393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8075

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Topics: Honeycomb structures , Springs , Design , Stiffness , Buckling , Bulk solids , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Kinematics

Cellular Honeycomb-Like Structures With Internal Buckling and Viscous Elements for Simultaneous Load-Bearing and Dissipative Capability

Silvestro Barbarino, Michael E. Pontecorvo, Farhan S. Gandhi

SMASIS 2012; 395-405doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8080

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Topics: Bearings , Buckling , Honeycomb structures , Stress , Shock absorbers , Design , Stiffness , Accounting , Aluminum , Dampers

Mechanism and Bias Considerations for Design of a Bi-Directional Artificial Muscle Actuator

Robert D. Vocke, III, Curt S. Kothera, Norman M. Wereley

SMASIS 2012; 407-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8114

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Muscle , Geometry , Deflection , Aerospace industry , Kinematics , Manipulators , Pressure , Rotation

Fabrication of a Dielectric Electro Active Polymer Tube Actuator With Pre-Strain Mechanism

Oscar Alvarado, Alison Flatau

SMASIS 2012; 415-419doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8140

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Topics: Actuators , Manufacturing , Polymers , Displacement , Electrical measurement

A Miniature MR Actuator With Impedance Sensing Mechanism for Haptic Applications

Tae-Heon Yang, Jeong-Hoi Koo, Sang-Youn Kim, Dong-Soo Kwon

SMASIS 2012; 421-424doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8141

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Topics: Actuators , Haptics , Engineering prototypes , Fluids , Solenoids

Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Locking Devices

Ralf Theiß, Daniel Lichte, Kai-Dietrich Wolf

SMASIS 2012; 425-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8155

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Electric motors , Shapes , Wire , Deformation , Engines , Motors , Reliability , Security

Problems and Solutions for Shape Memory Actuators in Automotive Applications

Sven Langbein, Alexander Czechowicz

SMASIS 2012; 433-439doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8184

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Topics: Actuators , Automotive industry , Shapes , Fatigue , Temperature , Automobiles , Cycles , Design , Shape memory alloys , Wire

Optimal Control of Gun Recoil Using Magnetorheological Dampers

Harinder J. Singh, Norman M. Wereley

SMASIS 2012; 441-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8189

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Topics: Dampers , Optimal control , Fire , Stress , Firing , Adaptive control , Batteries , Design , Fluctuations (Physics) , Optimization

High Speed Shape Memory Alloy Activation

Alexander Czechowicz, Jonas Böttcher, Sebastian Mojrzisch, Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2012; 451-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8213

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Electrical resistance , Feedback , Hardware , Safety , Sensors , Shapes , Signals , Smart materials

Novel Dielectric Stack Actuators for Dynamic Applications

Sven Herold, William Kaal, Tobias Melz

SMASIS 2012; 455-463doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8217

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Electrodes , Currents , Deformation , Elastomers , Geometry , Metals , Numerical analysis , Simulation models

Active Distributed Attachment Surfaces: Distributed Latching Technique and Demonstration

John A. Redmond, Isabel Czarnocki, Jonathan Luntz, Diann Brei, Andrew Enke

SMASIS 2012; 465-475doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8237

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Topics: Actuators , Cycles , Engineering prototypes , Fasteners , Stress

Development of Multi-DOF Active Microvibration Emulator

Geeyong Park, Dae-Oen Lee, Jae-Hung Han, Nam Seo Goo

SMASIS 2012; 477-483doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8240

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Topics: Coolers , Damping , Engineering prototypes , Flexible manufacturing systems , Flight , Manufacturing , Modeling , Satellites , Security , Vibration

A Bidirectional-Controllable Magnetorheological Energy Absorber for Shock and Vibration Isolation Systems

Xian-Xu Bai, Norman M. Wereley, Wei Hu, Dai-Hua Wang

SMASIS 2012; 485-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8250

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Topics: Fluids , Shock (Mechanics) , Vibration isolation

Performance Modeling of a Smart Material Hydraulic Actuator

John P. Larson, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2012; 497-503doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8253

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Topics: Actuators , Advanced materials , Modeling , Smart materials , Valves , Density , Displacement , Fluids , Hydraulic actuators , Hydraulic cylinders

Thermomechanical Behavior of Low CTE Metal-Matrix Composites Fabricated Through Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing

Ryan Hahnlen, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2012; 505-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8254

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Composite materials , Metals , Thermomechanics , Nickel titanium alloys , Shear strength , Bonding , Friction , Rapid prototyping , Shapes

Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems

The Effect of the Configuration of the Amplification Device on the Power Output of a Piezoelectric Strip

Jesse M. McCarthy, Arvind Deivasigamani, Sabu J. John, Simon Watkins, Floreana Coman

SMASIS 2012; 515-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7951

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Topics: Strips , Wind velocity , Flow (Dynamics) , Flutter (Aerodynamics)

Compliant Articulation Structure Using Superelastic NiTiNOL

Jiening Liu, Benjamin Hall, Mary Frecker, Edward W. Reutzel

SMASIS 2012; 523-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7970

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Deflection , Stainless steel , Cooling , Design , Fiber lasers , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Lasers , Manufacturing

The Variations in Active Panel Location and Number for a Bioinspired Aircraft Gust Alleviation System

Christopher J. Blower, Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2012; 535-544doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7994

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Topics: Aircraft , Biomimetics , Flight , Control equipment , Dynamic models , Turbulence , Vehicles , Wings , Air flow , Airfoils

Design of Bend-and-Sweep Compliant Mechanism for Passive Shape Change

Yashwanth Tummala, Mary Frecker, Aimy Wissa, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2012; 545-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7996

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Shapes , Stiffness , Geometry , Stress , Wings , Deflection , Hinges , Unmanned aerial vehicles

Preliminary Investigation of a Fishbone Active Camber Concept

Benjamin King Sutton Woods, Michael I. Friswell

SMASIS 2012; 555-563doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8058

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Topics: Actuators , Airfoils , Composite materials , Deflection , Design , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Muscle , Skin , Spar platforms

Fabrication and Characterization of a Membrane Based Hair Cell Sensor That Features Soft Hydrogel Materials

Nima Tamaddoni, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2012; 565-571doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8067

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Topics: Hydrogels , Manufacturing , Membranes , Sensors , Cell membranes , Ear , Free vibrations , Lipid bilayers , Resilience , Self-assembly

Characterization of Shape-Changing Panels With Embedded Rubber Muscle Actuators

Larry D. Peel, Enrique Molina, Jr., Jeff Baur, Ryan Justice

SMASIS 2012; 573-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8088

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Topics: Actuators , Muscle , Rubber , Shapes , Plates (structures) , Finite element analysis , Design , Manufacturing , Pressure , Aircraft

SUEX Flapping Wing Mechanisms for Pico Air Vehicles

Kiron Mateti, Rory A. Byrne-Dugan, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn

SMASIS 2012; 583-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8092

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Topics: Vehicles , Wings , Aerodynamics , Damping , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Geometry , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Metals

Wing Rotation and Lift Modeling and Measurement in SUEX Flapping Wing Mechanisms

Kiron Mateti, Rory A. Byrne-Dugan, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn

SMASIS 2012; 591-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8098

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Topics: Modeling , Rotation , Wings , Testing , Actuators , Aerodynamics , Blades , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Image processing

A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism

Kenneth Marut, Colin Stewart, Alex Villanueva, Dragan Avirovik, Shashank Priya

SMASIS 2012; 601-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8099

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Topics: Biomimetics , Jet propulsion , Engineering prototypes , Propulsion , Thrust , Vehicles , Actuators , Cavities , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

Detection of Botulinum Neurotoxin/A Insertion Using an Encapsulated Interface Bilayer

Graham Taylor, Donald Leo, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2012; 611-619doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8101

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Topics: Biological cells , Biomimetics , Engines , Heat conduction , Lipid bilayers , Membranes , Motors , Nervous system , Permeability , Physiology

Development of Localized, Light-Weight Pressurization Mechanisms: Approach, Feasibility, and Impact

Thomas M. Sutter, Matthew B. Dickerson, Terry S. Creasy, Jeffery W. Baur, Ryan S. Justice

SMASIS 2012; 621-626doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8111

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Construction , Density , Gases , Muscle , Pressure , Recycling , Rubber , Weight (Mass)

Combined Modeling of Bilayer Networks for Sensing Applications

Eric C. Freeman, Michael K. Philen, Donald J. Leo

SMASIS 2012; 627-636doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8115

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Topics: Biomimetics , Fluids , Membranes , Modeling , Signals

The Role of Compliant Joint and Flexibility on the Propulsive Performance of a Self Propelled Caudal Fin

Ashok K. Kancharala, Michael K. Philen, Mayuresh J. Patil

SMASIS 2012; 637-648doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8116

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Topics: Biomimetics , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Fluid structure interaction , Oscillations , Propulsion , Robotics , Springs , Stiffness , Thrust , Wings

Designing Active Surface Structures to Regulate Heat Transport in Microchannels

Zachary Grant Mills, Basat Aziz, Alexander Alexeev

SMASIS 2012; 649-655doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8121

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Topics: Design , Heat , Microchannels , Fluids , Biomimetics , Computer simulation , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microscale devices

Underwater Tracking and Size-Estimation of a Moving Object Using an IPMC Artificial Lateral Line

Ahmad T. Abdulsadda, Xiaobo Tan

SMASIS 2012; 657-665doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8129

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Composite materials , Cylinders , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow sensors , Kalman filters , Metals , Polymers

Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites

Algan Samur, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2012; 667-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8160

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Topics: Architecture , Composite materials , Fibers , Wings , Flight , Aircraft , Biomimetics , Energy consumption , Weight (Mass) , Actuators

Fish-Like Self Propulsion Using Flexible Piezoelectric Composites

Lejun Cen, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2012; 679-687doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8167

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Topics: Composite materials , Propulsion , Robotics , Actuators , Batteries , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Fluids , Modeling , Thrust

Integrated Bioderived-Conducting Polymer Membrane Nanostructures for Energy Conversion and Storage

Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan, Sergio Salinas

SMASIS 2012; 689-696doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8170

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Topics: Energy conversion , Membranes , Nanostructures , Polymers , Storage , Conducting polymers , Active materials , Containers , Manufacturing , Sensors

Design and Fabrication of an SMA Actuated Bat

Stephen J. Furst, Bryan Peele, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2012; 697-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8198

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Wire , Actuators , Stress , Rotation , Aerospace industry , Biology , Cycles , Degrees of freedom

A Geometrically Bio-Inspired MFC Actuator for Wrinkle Control of Kapton Membranes

Eric Fleurent-Wilson, Mohammed Ibrahim, Armaghan Salehian

SMASIS 2012; 707-719doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8235

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Membranes , Displacement , Circuits , Composite materials , Fibers , Muscle , Satellites , Temperature gradient

A Compound Analogical Design for Low Cost Solar Panel Systems

Joseph N. Goodman, Jeannette Yen, Russell Gentry, Kathryn M. Nagel, Guillermo J. Amador

SMASIS 2012; 721-727doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8256

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Biomimetics , Shells , Design methodology , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Photovoltaics , Shapes

Energy Harvesting

Energy Harvesting From Hydraulic Pressure Fluctuations

Kenneth A. Cunefare, Nalin Verma, Alper Erturk, Ellen Skow, Jeremy Savor, Martin Cacan

SMASIS 2012; 729-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7926

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pressure , Sensors , Engineering prototypes , Hydraulic drive systems , Resonance , Flow (Dynamics) , Structural health monitoring , Actuators

Hybrid Rotary-Translational Energy Harvester for Multi-Axis Ambient Vibrations

M. Amin Karami, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2012; 739-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7941

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Excitation , Pendulums , Bifurcation , Chaos , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic radiation , Energy generation

Modelling of Broadband Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters

Shengxi Zhou, Junyi Cao, Jing Lin, Chengbin Ma

SMASIS 2012; 747-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7956

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Modeling , Cantilevers , Magnetic fields , Excitation , Finite element analysis , Polynomials , Vibration

Series Connection of Multiple Piezoelectric Oscillators

H. C. Lin, P. H. Wu, I. C. Lien, Y. C. Shu

SMASIS 2012; 753-759doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7960

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Topics: Capacitance , Circuits , Energy harvesting , Engineering simulation , Inductors , Simulation , Switches

A Fractal-Inspired Multi-Frequency Piezoelectric Energy Converter: Computational and Experimental Characterization

Davide Castagnetti

SMASIS 2012; 761-767doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7962

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Topics: Experimental characterization , Fractals , Power converters , Design , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Kinetic energy , Modal analysis , Piezoelectric materials

Investigation of Host Structure Compliance in Aeroelastic Energy Harvesting

Matthew Bryant, Ricky Tse, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2012; 769-775doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7978

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Limit cycles , Oscillations , Vibration , Excitation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Stress , Wind velocity

Model Reduction of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters Subject to Band-Limited, Stochastic Base Excitation

Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2012; 777-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-7995

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Degrees of freedom , Design , White noise , Optimization , Transducers , Vibration , Approximation , Electrodes

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Through Fluid Excitation

Andrew Truitt, S. Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2012; 785-792doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8000

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Fluids , Degrees of freedom , Fluid dynamics , Vibration , Vortex-induced vibration , Aerodynamics , Air flow , Batteries

Modeling, Analysis and Experimental Validation of an Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting Unit

Yan Chen, Armaghan Salehian

SMASIS 2012; 793-802doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8007

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Topics: Electromagnetic radiation , Modeling analysis , Energy harvesting , Design , Bifurcation , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Electricity (Physics) , Energy efficiency , Energy generation

Modeling of a Vibration-Based Piezomagnetoelastic Energy Harvesting System by Using the Duffing Equation

Henrik Westermann, Marcus Neubauer, Jörg Wallaschek

SMASIS 2012; 803-810doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8027

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Modeling , Vibration , Equilibrium (Physics) , Equations of motion , Oscillations , Cantilevers , Generators , Magnets

Magnetic Coupled Cantilever Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Lihua Tang, Yaowen Yang, Liya Zhao

SMASIS 2012; 811-818doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8041

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Topics: Cantilevers , Energy harvesting , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Design , Lumped parameter models , Magnets , Simulation , Vibration

A Practical Power Maximization Design Guide for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters Inspired by Avian Bio-Loggers

Michael W. Shafer, Matthew Bryant, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2012; 819-828doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8071

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting

New Insights Into Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using a Dynamic Magnifier

James M. Gibert, Saad Alazemi, Frederick E. Paige, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2012; 829-843doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8086

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Stiffness , Dampers , Degrees of freedom , Design , Piezoelectric ceramics , Power density , Resonance , Springs

Non-Linear Modeling and Analysis of Composite Helicopter Blade for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting

Wander G. R. Vieira, Fred Nitzsche, Carlos De Marqui, Jr.

SMASIS 2012; 845-852doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8112

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Topics: Blades , Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Damping , Electricity (Physics) , Electromechanical effects , Electronic components , Numerical stability , Rotating blades

A Micro Kinetic Energy Harvester Demonstrating Energy Harvesting From 3-D Mechanical Motion and Power Increasing Through Magnetic-Based Frequency Rectification

Tien-Kan Chung, Chieh-Min Wang, Chia-Yuan Tseng, Tzu-Wei Liu, Po-Chen Yeh

SMASIS 2012; 853-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8120

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Kinetic energy , Energy conversion , Oscillating frequencies

Multi-Source Energy Harvesting Schemes With Piezoelectrics and Photovoltaics on an Avian Bio-Logger Draft

Alexander Schlichting, Michael Shafer, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2012; 859-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8130

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Photovoltaics , Solar energy , Cycles , Lithium

Electroelastic Modeling and Experimental Validation of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting From Broadband Random Vibrations

Sihong Zhao, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2012; 869-879doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8147

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Modeling , Random vibration , Computer simulation , Excitation , Vibration , Engineering simulation , Random excitation , Simulation , Brass (Metal)

Theoretical and Experimental Evaluation of System Energy Balance and Power Generation Efficiency for Piezocomposite Vibration Energy Harvester Under Low Intensity Excitation Condition

Kazuhiko Adachi, Tatsuya Sakamoto

SMASIS 2012; 881-889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8157

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Topics: Energy budget (Physics) , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Excitation , Vibration , Energy transformation , Machinery , Alternating current (Electricity) , Cantilevers , Composite materials

Metamaterial Concepts for Structure-Borne Wave Energy Harvesting: Focusing, Funneling, and Localization

M. Carrara, M. R. Cacan, J. Toussaint, M. J. Leamy, M. Ruzzene, A. Erturk

SMASIS 2012; 891-896doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8166

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Topics: Metamaterials , Wave energy , Energy harvesting , Waves , Acoustics , Electric power generation , Mirrors , Piezoelectric materials , Power density

Characterization of Mechanically-Equivalent Amplifiers and Frequency Modulating Concepts for Energy Harvesting Devices

Nizar Lajnef, Rigoberto Burgueño, Wassim Borchani, Yi Sun, Annelise Heeringa

SMASIS 2012; 897-902doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8171

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Topics: Buckling , Cantilevers , Computer simulation , Deformation , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Frequency response , Mechanical structures

Modeling of a Composite Piezoelectric/Shape Memory Alloy Cantilevered Beam for Vibration Energy Harvesting

Mohamed Rhimi, Nizar Lajnef

SMASIS 2012; 903-908doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8174

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Topics: Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Vibration , Actuators , Frequency response , Stress , Composite building materials , Design

Optimization of the Charging Process for Dielectric Elastomer Generators

Christian Graf, Thorben Hoffstadt, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2012; 909-918doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8179

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Topics: Elastomers , Generators , Optimization , Cycles , Energy harvesting , Electric fields , Polymers

Small Wind Energy Harvesting From Galloping Using Piezoelectric Materials

Liya Zhao, Lihua Tang, Yaowen Yang

SMASIS 2012; 919-927doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8212

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Topics: Piezoelectric materials , Wind energy , Energy harvesting , Cantilever beams , Cross section (Physics) , Engineering prototypes , Wind tunnels , Wind velocity

Piezoelectret Foam-Based Vibration Energy Harvester for Low-Power Energy Generation

Steven R. Anton, Kevin M. Farinholt

SMASIS 2012; 929-937doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8224

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Topics: Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Vibration , Anisotropy , Capacitors , Bridges (Structures) , Displacement , Electronics , Energy consumption , Excitation

A Feasibility Investigation on Improving Structural Integrity of Thermoelectric Modules With Varying Geometry

Ugur Erturun, Karla Mossi

SMASIS 2012; 939-945doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8247

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Topics: Geometry , Deformation , Energy generation , Temperature , Thermal stresses , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Stress , Thermal expansion

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