Effects of a piezo-actuator on a finitely deformed beam subjected togeneral loading

Seyoung Im, S. N. Atluri

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1801-1807
Number of pages7
JournalAIAA Journal
Volume27
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1989

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