Abstract
The deformation of a beam-column, the upper and lower surfaces of which are bonded in segments with piezo-ceramic liners, is studied for the purpose of obtaining appropriate expressions for the force transferred to the structural member by the piezo-actuator. This concept may be employed for the control of large dynamic deformations of a lattice-type flexible space-structure. The present model, which is based upon a static analysis, accounts for the effects of transverse shear and axial forces in addition to a bending moment on the beam in formulating the governing equilibrium equations. The present model provides more complete expressions for the force transmitted to the structural member than a model reported earlier in literature, in which the shear and axial forces are neglected.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1801-1807 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | AIAA Journal |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1989 |