Modeling and Shape Control of Composite Beams with Embedded Piezoelectric Actuators

Author

Prabhakar Donthireddy
K. Chandrashekhara, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

A mathematical model based on a layerwise theory is developed for laminated composite beams with piezoelectric actuators. The one-dimensional beam formulation also accounts for lateral strains. A finite element model is developed. Voltages applied to the actuators are assumed to be specified. The accuracy of the model and the computer code is validated with the available solutions in the literature. Various parametric studies are conducted to demonstrate the influence of boundary conditions, ply orientation, etc., on the change in shapes of laminated beams with piezoelectric actuators.

Recommended Citation

P. Donthireddy and K. Chandrashekhara, "Modeling and Shape Control of Composite Beams with Embedded Piezoelectric Actuators," Composite Structures, Elsevier, Jan 1996.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0263-8223(96)00041-4

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0263-8223

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1996 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1996