Numerical model for the optimal design of composite laminated structures with piezoelectric laminate

Victor M. Franco Correia; Cristovao M. Mota Soares; Carlos A. Mota Soares

doi:10.1117/12.350094

4 June 1999 Numerical model for the optimal design of composite laminated structures with piezoelectric laminate

Victor M. Franco Correia, Cristovao M. Mota Soares, Carlos A. Mota Soares

Proceedings Volume 3667, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Mathematics and Control in Smart Structures; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350094
Event: 1999 Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 1999, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

In this work, refined finite element models based on higher order displacement fields have been developed to study the mechanical and electrical behavior of laminated composite plate structures with embedded and/or surface bonded piezoelectric actuators and sensors. Sensitivity analysis and optimization techniques are also applied in order to maximize the piezoelectric actuator efficiency, improve the structural performance and/or minimize the weight of the structure. To show the performance of the proposed models several illustrative and simple examples are presented.

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Victor M. Franco Correia, Cristovao M. Mota Soares, and Carlos A. Mota Soares "Numerical model for the optimal design of composite laminated structures with piezoelectric laminate", Proc. SPIE 3667, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Mathematics and Control in Smart Structures, (4 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350094

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