This paper deals with electrostatically actuated MEMS plates. The model consists of a flexible MEMS plate above a parallel ground plate. An AC voltage of frequency near natural frequency of the plate provides the electrostatic force that actuates the flexible MEMS plate. This leads to parametric resonance. The effect of Casimir and/or van der Waals forces on the voltage-amplitude response of the plate is investigated.
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Flexible and Smart Structure Control
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