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ASME 2009 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 21–23, 2009

Oxnard, California, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4897-5

In This Volume

Multifunctional Materials (19)
Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design (35)
Structural Health Monitoring/NDE (15)
Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures (12)

Volume 2: Multifunctional Materials; Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design; Structural Health Monitoring/NDE; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures

Multifunctional Materials

Lightweight Actuator Structure With SMA Honeycomb Core and CFRP Skins

Yoji Okabe, Hiroshi Sugiyama, Toru Inayoshi

SMASIS 2009; 1-9https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1236

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View Articletitled, Lightweight Actuator Structure With SMA Honeycomb Core and CFRP Skins

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Topics: Actuators , Carbon reinforced plastics , Honeycomb structures , Heating , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Stiffness , Computer simulation , Deformation , Elastic moduli

Deformation Modelling: Embedding a Communication Device in a Polymeric Composite Material

Edin Sulic, Sabu John, Brendan Pell, Wayne Rowe, Kamran Ghorbani, Rahul Gupta, Kefei Zhang

SMASIS 2009; 11-20https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1246

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View Articletitled, Deformation Modelling: Embedding a Communication Device in a Polymeric Composite Material

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Topics: Deformation , Modeling , Polymer composites , Sheet molding compound (Plastics) , Temperature , Viscosity , Elasticity , Heat transfer , Polymers , Rheology

PVDF Sensor: Design and Development for Use as Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Device

V. Vijaywargi, R. Proffitt, P. Mane, K. Mossi, K. Ward, M. Lenhardt

SMASIS 2009; 21-28https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1271

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View Articletitled, PVDF Sensor: Design and Development for Use as Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Device

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Topics: Design , Pressure , Sensors , Brain , Electrodes , Signals , Actuators , Biological tissues , Cerebrospinal fluid , Damage

Mechanical Properties of Closed Cellular Materials Containing Polymer

Satoshi Kishimoto, Kimiyoshi Naito, Toru Shimizu, Fuxing Yin

SMASIS 2009; 29-35https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1273

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties of Closed Cellular Materials Containing Polymer

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Polymers , Damping , Aluminum , Internal friction , Metal foams , Absorption , Acoustics , Epoxy resins , Foams (Chemistry)

Electrical Tuning of Converse Magnetoelectric Effect in Piezo-Fiber/Metglas Laminates

Tao Wu, Tien-Kan Chung, Gregory P. Carman

SMASIS 2009; 37-46https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1300

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View Articletitled, Electrical Tuning of Converse Magnetoelectric Effect in Piezo-Fiber/Metglas Laminates

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Topics: Fibers , Laminates , Magnetoelectric effect , Magnetic fields , Composite materials , Stress

Thermal, Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Blended and Solvent Cast PLA-MWNT Composites

Reza R. Rizvi, Jae K. Kim, Hani E. Naguib

SMASIS 2009; 47-55https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1314

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View Articletitled, Thermal, Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Blended and Solvent Cast PLA-MWNT Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Multi-walled nanotubes , Casting , Carbon nanotubes , Scanning electron microscopes , Screws , Shear (Mechanics) , Temperature

Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Cement-Based Composites and Its Influence on the Piezoresistivities of Composites

Baoguo Han, Xun Yu, Jinping Ou

SMASIS 2009; 57-62https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1318

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View Articletitled, Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Cement-Based Composites and Its Influence on the Piezoresistivities of Composites

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Cements (Adhesives) , Composite materials , Mortar , Multi-walled nanotubes , Sodium , Surfactants , Electrical resistance , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Artificial Muscle Membranes Fabricated Using Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Ablation

Iain A. Anderson, Benjamin O’Brien, Tiberius Brastivaceanu, Gregory J. R. Spooner

SMASIS 2009; 63-69https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1322

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View Articletitled, Artificial Muscle Membranes Fabricated Using Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Ablation

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Topics: Laser ablation , Membranes , Muscle , Actuators , Lasers , Electrodes , Milling , Polymers , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Capacitors

Enhanced Electromechanical Properties in Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)-Based Nanocomposites

Sujay Deshmukh, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2009; 71-75https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1337

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View Articletitled, Enhanced Electromechanical Properties in Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)-Based Nanocomposites

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Single-walled nanotubes , Chemistry , Copolymers , Single-walled carbon nanotubes

Magnetolectric Cantilever for Collocated Actuation and Sensing Applications: Experimental Study, Model and Scaling Laws

Jayasimha Atulasimha, Yezuo Wang, Vishnu Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2009; 77-83https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1351

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View Articletitled, Magnetolectric Cantilever for Collocated Actuation and Sensing Applications: Experimental Study, Model and Scaling Laws

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Topics: Cantilevers , Scaling laws (Mathematical physics) , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Actuators , Constitutive equations , Cutting tools , Deflection , Dimensions , Machining , Magnetic fields

Self-Charging Structures Using Piezoceramics and Thin-Film Batteries

Steven R. Anton, Alper Erturk, Na Kong, Dong S. Ha, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2009; 85-96https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1368

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View Articletitled, Self-Charging Structures Using Piezoceramics and Thin-Film Batteries

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Topics: Piezoelectric ceramics , Thin films , Batteries , Bearings , Failure , Stress , Testing , Composite materials , Design , Energy generation

Characterization of Multifunctional Structural Capacitors for Embedded Energy Storage

Yirong Lin, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2009; 97-103https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1372

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Multifunctional Structural Capacitors for Embedded Energy Storage

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Topics: Capacitors , Composite materials , Energy storage

Design for Optimized Electromechanical Transduction in Ionic Polymer Transducers Fabricated With Architecturally Controlled Ionomers

Andrew J. Duncan, Timothy E. Long, Donald J. Leo

SMASIS 2009; 105-113https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1373

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View Articletitled, Design for Optimized Electromechanical Transduction in Ionic Polymer Transducers Fabricated With Architecturally Controlled Ionomers

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Topics: Design , Polymers , Transducers , Capacitance , Electrodes , Electrolytes , Ionic conductivity , Circuits , Electrical conductivity , Membranes

Modeling IPMC Material With Dynamic Surface Characteristics

Deivid Pugal, Alvo Aabloo, Kwang J. Kim, Youngsoo Jung

SMASIS 2009; 115-122https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1377

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View Articletitled, Modeling IPMC Material With Dynamic Surface Characteristics

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Topics: Modeling , Electrodes , Finite element analysis , Electric current , Polymers , Theorems (Mathematics) , Capacitance , Capacitors , Circuits , Composite materials

Self-Healing in Ceramics Based Nanocomposite

Wataru Nakao

SMASIS 2009; 123-130https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1436

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View Articletitled, Self-Healing in Ceramics Based Nanocomposite

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Topics: Ceramics , Nanocomposites , Damage , Surface cracks , Corrosion , Fatigue , High temperature , Industrial ceramics , Oxidation , Particulate matter

Growth Control and Properties of Fullerene Nanofibers

Kun’ichi Miyazawa, Kayoko Hotta, Ryoei Kato, Jun Fujii, Tokushi Kizuka

SMASIS 2009; 131-139https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1445

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View Articletitled, Growth Control and Properties of Fullerene Nanofibers

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Topics: Fullerenes , Nanofibers , Crystals , Electrodes , Fuel cells , Needles , Solar cells , Temperature

Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Smart Composite With Peizoelectric Nitinol and MMC

Abbas Amini, Hamid Mehdigholi, Mohammad Elahinia

SMASIS 2009; 141-148https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1462

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View Articletitled, Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Smart Composite With Peizoelectric Nitinol and MMC

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Topics: Composite materials , Dynamic modeling , Nickel titanium alloys , Simulation , Advanced materials , Approximation , Deflection , Shape memory alloys , Temperature

Electric Field-Manipulation of Cellulose Whisker-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

Sanjay V. Kalidindi, Zoubeida Ounaies, Hamid Kaddami

SMASIS 2009; 149-152https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1472

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View Articletitled, Electric Field-Manipulation of Cellulose Whisker-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

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Topics: Chain , Electric fields , Mechanical properties , Polymer composites , Polymer nanocomposites , Thin films

Multifunctional Multi-Scale Carbon-Fiber/Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced With Carbon Nanotubes

Piyush R. Thakre, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2009; 153-160https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1483

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View Articletitled, Multifunctional Multi-Scale Carbon-Fiber/Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced With Carbon Nanotubes

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Laminates , Nanotubes , Bending (Stress) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design

Shape Memory-Metal Rubber™ Morphing Aircraft Skins

Jennifer H. Lalli, William Harrison, Theodore Distler, Michael Bortner, Keith Hill, Jacob Dennis, Bradley Davis, Richard O. Claus, Jeffery W. Baur, Ryan S. Justice

SMASIS 2009; 161-168https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1229

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View Articletitled, Shape Memory-Metal Rubber™ Morphing Aircraft Skins

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Topics: Aircraft , Shape memory alloys , Shapes , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Copolymers , Density , Electrical conductivity , Electrical resistivity , Metals

Wind-Tunnel Testing of Shape Memory Alloys Actuators as Morphing Wing Driving Systems

Thomas Georges, Vladimir Brailovski, Emeric Morellon, Daniel Coutu, Patrick Terriault

SMASIS 2009; 169-174https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1231

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View Articletitled, Wind-Tunnel Testing of Shape Memory Alloys Actuators as Morphing Wing Driving Systems

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Shape memory alloys , Testing , Wind tunnels , Wings

Exploratory Work in Fiber Optic Brush Seals for Turbomachinery Health Prognostics

Eric J. Ruggiero

SMASIS 2009; 175-186https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1235

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View Articletitled, Exploratory Work in Fiber Optic Brush Seals for Turbomachinery Health Prognostics

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Topics: Fibers , Turbomachinery , Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Rotors , Excitation , Pressure , Sealing (Process) , Transients (Dynamics) , Aircraft engines

A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Smart Magneto-Rheological Prosthetic Knee

Ketill H. Gudmundsson, Fjola Jonsdottir, Freygardur Thorsteinsson

SMASIS 2009; 187-194https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1237

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Smart Magneto-Rheological Prosthetic Knee

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Knee , Optimization , Rheology , Actuators , Fluids , Stiffness , Torque , Weight (Mass)

Development of an Active Squeeze Film Journal Bearing Using High Power Ultrasonic Transducers

Su Zhao, Sebastian Mojrzisch

SMASIS 2009; 195-202https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1244

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View Articletitled, Development of an Active Squeeze Film Journal Bearing Using High Power Ultrasonic Transducers

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Topics: Journal bearings , Ultrasonic transducers , Bearings , Levitation , Acoustics , Engineering prototypes , Error compensation , Piezoelectric transducers , Radiation pressure

Real-Time Optimization of a Research Morphing Laminar Wing in a Wind Tunnel

Daniel Coutu, Vladimir Brailovski, Patrick Terriault, Mahmoud Mamou, Eric Laurendeau

SMASIS 2009; 203-209https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1245

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View Articletitled, Real-Time Optimization of a Research Morphing Laminar Wing in a Wind Tunnel

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Topics: Optimization , Wind tunnels , Wings , Computer simulation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Actuators , Algorithms , Engineering prototypes , Feedback , Flow (Dynamics)

Beams and Plates Vibroacoustic Energy Diffusion Optimization by Mean of Distributed Shunted Piezoelectric Patches

Manuel Collet, Ken A. Cunefare, Massimo Ruzzene, Morvan Ouisse, Benjamin Beck, L. Airoldi, F. Casadei

SMASIS 2009; 211-216https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1256

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View Articletitled, Beams and Plates Vibroacoustic Energy Diffusion Optimization by Mean of Distributed Shunted Piezoelectric Patches

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Optimization , Plates (structures) , Acoustics , Capacitance , Circuits , Composite materials , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Structural response analysis

Safety Clutches With Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys

Wolfgang Predki, Bjo¨rn Bauer

SMASIS 2009; 217-221https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1262

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View Articletitled, Safety Clutches With Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Safety , Actuators , Torque , Friction , Temperature , Shape memory alloys , Shapes , Collapse , Conceptual design

Design and Test of Adaptronic Joints With Quasi-Statical Clearance Adjustment in a Parallel Robot

Ralf Keimer, Nenad Pavlovic

SMASIS 2009; 223-229https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1266

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View Articletitled, Design and Test of Adaptronic Joints With Quasi-Statical Clearance Adjustment in a Parallel Robot

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Robots , Cycles , Friction , Vibration , Vibration suppression , Damping , Dimensions , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Magnetostrictive Blocked-Force Clamping Mechanism for Secure and Heavy-Load Inchworm Motion

B. T. Yang, G. Meng, P. Y. Xu, X. T. Tan, Z. Q. Feng, D. H. Yang

SMASIS 2009; 231-236https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1268

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View Articletitled, Magnetostrictive Blocked-Force Clamping Mechanism for Secure and Heavy-Load Inchworm Motion

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Topics: Stress , Actuators , Engineering prototypes , Magnetostriction , Magnets , Design , Displacement , Engines , Magnetic fields , Magnetization

Design of Highly Integrated Systems on the Basis of Programmed Shape Memory Alloy Components

Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2009; 237-245https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1291

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View Articletitled, Design of Highly Integrated Systems on the Basis of Programmed Shape Memory Alloy Components

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Topics: Design , Integrated systems , Shape memory alloys , Computer programming , Shapes , Actuators , Dampers , Dimensions , Hinges , Risk

Pre-Stressed Piezoelectric Bimorph Micro-Actuators Based on Machined 40-Micron PZT Ceramic Thick Films—Batch Scale Fabrication and Integration With MEMS

Stephen Wilson, Renaud Jourdain, Sam Owens

SMASIS 2009; 247-252https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1303

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View Articletitled, Pre-Stressed Piezoelectric Bimorph Micro-Actuators Based on Machined 40-Micron PZT Ceramic Thick Films—Batch Scale Fabrication and Integration With MEMS

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Topics: Ceramics , Manufacturing , Microactuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Thick films , Actuators , Bonding , Displacement , Piezoelectric ceramics , Compression

Nonlinear Aeroelastic Behaviour of Compliant Airfoils

Ghalib Y. Thwapiah, Flavio L. Campanile

SMASIS 2009; 253-262https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1304

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View Articletitled, Nonlinear Aeroelastic Behaviour of Compliant Airfoils

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Topics: Airfoils

Development of a Multi-Function Sensors

Charles E. Seeley, Sai S. Sarva

SMASIS 2009; 263-270https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1319

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View Articletitled, Development of a Multi-Function Sensors

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Topics: Sensors , Aerospace industry , Composite materials , Stress , Temperature , Vibration , Weight (Mass)

A Review of Scaling and Performance Considerations for Articulating Technologies

Andrew C. Rau, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2009; 271-280https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1336

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View Articletitled, A Review of Scaling and Performance Considerations for Articulating Technologies

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Topics: Manipulators

An Experimental Power Generation Evaluation of Cantilever Type of Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester

Kazuhiko Adachi, Tohru Tanaka

SMASIS 2009; 281-289https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1343

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Power Generation Evaluation of Cantilever Type of Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester

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Topics: Cantilevers , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Vibration , Machinery , Condition monitoring , Resonance , Actuators , Composite materials , Computer simulation

Development of a Proof-of-Concept Aircraft Smart Control System

Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2009; 291-294https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1356

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View Articletitled, Development of a Proof-of-Concept Aircraft Smart Control System

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Topics: Aircraft , Control systems , Springs , Cooling , Shape memory alloys , Aerospace industry , Degrees of freedom , Design , Flight , Forced convection

Semi-Active Isolation System Using Self-Powered Magnetorheological Dampers

Young-Tai Choi, Hyun Jeong Song, Norman M. Wereley

SMASIS 2009; 295-304https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1358

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View Articletitled, Semi-Active Isolation System Using Self-Powered Magnetorheological Dampers

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Topics: Dampers , Energy harvesting , Vibration isolation , Electromagnetic induction , Electromotive force , Engineering prototypes , Random excitation , Shock (Mechanics) , Testing , Vehicles

Topology Optimization of Contact-Aided Compliant Cellular Mechanisms

Vipul Mehta, Mary Frecker, George A. Lesieutre

SMASIS 2009; 305-315https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1367

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View Articletitled, Topology Optimization of Contact-Aided Compliant Cellular Mechanisms

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Topics: Optimization , Topology , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Elasticity , Honeycomb structures , Poisson ratio , Stress

Design and Fabrication of a Variable Stiffness Link for Use in an Unmanned Air Vehicle

Brad M. Boyerinas, William W. Clark, Lisa M. Weiland, Shiv Joshi

SMASIS 2009; 317-323https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1407

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View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of a Variable Stiffness Link for Use in an Unmanned Air Vehicle

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Stiffness , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Deformation , Aircraft , Shapes , Stress , Structural elements (Construction) , Testing

Modeling of a Displacement Amplified Magnetostrictive Actuator for Active Mounts

Suryarghya Chakrabarti, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2009; 325-334https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1411

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View Articletitled, Modeling of a Displacement Amplified Magnetostrictive Actuator for Active Mounts

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Displacement , Engines , Friction , Magnetization , Magnetostriction , Magnetostrictive devices , Modeling , Vibration

Low-Power Control Strategies for Thin-Film Piezoelectric Micro-Robotic Actuators

Kenn Oldham, Biju Edamana, Bongsu Hahn

SMASIS 2009; 335-342https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1421

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View Articletitled, Low-Power Control Strategies for Thin-Film Piezoelectric Micro-Robotic Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Robotics , Thin films , Circuits , Computer programming , Energy consumption , Errors , Modeling , Optimization , Piezoelectric actuators

Joining of Shape Memory NiTi to Structural Materials Using Ultrasonic Soldering

Ryan Hahnlen, Marcelo Dapino

SMASIS 2009; 343-351https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1425

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View Articletitled, Joining of Shape Memory NiTi to Structural Materials Using Ultrasonic Soldering

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Topics: Joining , Nickel titanium alloys , Shapes , Soldering , Alloys , Aluminum , Shear (Mechanics) , Stainless steel , Testing , Tool steel

Two-Dimensional Analytical Model and Experimental Validation of Garter Stitch Knitted Shape Memory Alloy Actuator Architecture

Julianna Abel, Jonathan Luntz, Diann Brei

SMASIS 2009; 353-368https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1426

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View Articletitled, Two-Dimensional Analytical Model and Experimental Validation of Garter Stitch Knitted Shape Memory Alloy Actuator Architecture

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Textiles , Wire , Cycles , Deformation , Kinematics

Response Time of Magnetorheological (MR) Fluid and MR Valves Under Various Flow Conditions

Huseyin Sahin, Xiaojie Wang, Mark Miller, Yanming Liu, Faramarz Gordaninejad

SMASIS 2009; 369-376https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1428

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View Articletitled, Response Time of Magnetorheological (MR) Fluid and MR Valves Under Various Flow Conditions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Valves , Pressure , Geometry , Magnetic fields , Radial flow , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

A Wireless Strain Sensor Using Frequency Modulation Technique

Hwan-Sik Yoon, Sanket K. Khedkar

SMASIS 2009; 377-382https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1429

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View Articletitled, A Wireless Strain Sensor Using Frequency Modulation Technique

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Topics: Strain sensors , Sensors , Signals , Strain gages , Strain measurement , Circuits , Fans , Gas turbines , Vibration , Vibration measurement

A Multi-Channel Power Controller for Actuation and Control of Multiple SMA Actuators

Rohan Hangekar, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2009; 383-391https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1437

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Channel Power Controller for Actuation and Control of Multiple SMA Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Control equipment , Wire , Electricity (Physics) , Feedback , Position control , Shape memory alloys , Design , Gates (Closures) , Heating

A Nonlinear Analytical Model for Magnetorheological Energy Absorbers Under Impact Conditions

Min Mao, Wei Hu, Norman M. Wereley, Alan L. Browne, J. C. Ulicny

SMASIS 2009; 393-404https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1447

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View Articletitled, A Nonlinear Analytical Model for Magnetorheological Energy Absorbers Under Impact Conditions

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Topics: Damping , Design , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Impact testing , Pistons , Reynolds number , Stress , Valves

Piezoelectric Controlled Pulsed Microjet Actuation

Fei Liu, Josh Hogue, William Oates, John Solomon, Farrukh Alvi

SMASIS 2009; 405-408https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1448

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View Articletitled, Piezoelectric Controlled Pulsed Microjet Actuation

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Topics: Actuators , Aircraft , Cavities , Compressors , Design , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Flow separation , Fluids

Quantification of the Effectiveness of Various Conductive and Non-Conductive Epoxies as an Attachment Method for Small SMA Wires

Stephen J. Furst, David Bumgarner, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2009; 409-418https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1450

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View Articletitled, Quantification of the Effectiveness of Various Conductive and Non-Conductive Epoxies as an Attachment Method for Small SMA Wires

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Topics: Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Wire , Adhesives , Failure , Adaptive structures , Shear stress , Stress , Actuators , Biomedicine

Design of an Intelligent Rotor Blade With a Trailing Edge Flap Manipulated by Piezoelectric Actuators

JaeHwan Lee, TaeSeong Kim, SanJoon Shin

SMASIS 2009; 419-424https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1451

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View Articletitled, Design of an Intelligent Rotor Blade With a Trailing Edge Flap Manipulated by Piezoelectric Actuators

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Topics: Blades , Design , Piezoelectric actuators , Rotors , Actuators , Composite materials , Computational fluid dynamics , Torque

Actuator Optimization of a Flexible Morphing Wing Mechanism

Brendan O’Grady, Gregory W. Reich, James T. Westfall

SMASIS 2009; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1456

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View Articletitled, Actuator Optimization of a Flexible Morphing Wing Mechanism

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Topics: Actuators , Optimization , Wings , Computers , Computer software , Matlab , Modeling , Quadratic programming , Simulation , Skin

Preliminary In Vivo Experimental Validation of SMA Based Bowel Extender for Short Bowel Syndrome

Brent Utter, Diann Brei, Jonathan Luntz, Daniel Teitelbaum, Manabu Okawada, Eiichi Miyasaka

SMASIS 2009; 433-442https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1458

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View Articletitled, Preliminary In Vivo Experimental Validation of SMA Based Bowel Extender for Short Bowel Syndrome

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Topics: Battery life , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Displacement measurement , Patient treatment , Sealing (Process) , Shape memory alloys , Signals , Stress , Surgery

Harvesting Wind Energy Using a Galloping Piezoelectric Beam

Rohan R. Mahadik, Jayant Sirohi

SMASIS 2009; 443-450https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1479

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View Articletitled, Harvesting Wind Energy Using a Galloping Piezoelectric Beam

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Fluid-dynamic forces , Wind energy

Membrane Modular Structures With Inflatable Tubes and Connective Cables for Future Space Applications

Nobuhisa Katsumata, Ryoko Fujii, M. C. Natori, Hiroshi Yamakawa

SMASIS 2009; 451-460https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1480

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View Articletitled, Membrane Modular Structures With Inflatable Tubes and Connective Cables for Future Space Applications

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Topics: Cables , Membranes , Modular construction , Construction , Space frame structures

Structural Health Monitoring/NDE

Real-Time Structure Shape Estimation Using Distributed Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

Hong-Il Kim, Lae-Hyong Kang, Jae-Hung Han

SMASIS 2009; 461-469https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1261

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View Articletitled, Real-Time Structure Shape Estimation Using Distributed Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Shapes , Rotating beams , Signals , Displacement , Aerospace industry , Computer simulation , Excitation , Simulation

Experimental Analysis of the Effect of the Structure Area on the PZT-Based SHM Systems

Fabricio Guimaraes Baptista, Jozue Vieira Filho, Antonio Eduardo Turra, Vicente Lopes Junior

SMASIS 2009; 471-476https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1270

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View Articletitled, Experimental Analysis of the Effect of the Structure Area on the PZT-Based SHM Systems

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Structural health monitoring , Damage , Reliability

Sensor Networks for In-Situ Failure Identification in Woven Composites

Chun Park, Adam Propst, Kara Peters, Mohammed A. Zikry

SMASIS 2009; 477-485https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1283

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View Articletitled, Sensor Networks for In-Situ Failure Identification in Woven Composites

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Topics: Failure , Sensor networks , Woven composites , Laminates , Fiber Bragg gratings , Relaxation (Physics) , Sensors , Composite materials , Cracking (Materials) , Damage

Finite Element Modeling and Effect of Electrical/Mechanical Parameters on Electromechanical Impedance Damage Detection

Daniel J. Kitts, Andrei N. Zagrai

SMASIS 2009; 487-497https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1296

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Modeling and Effect of Electrical/Mechanical Parameters on Electromechanical Impedance Damage Detection

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Topics: Damage , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Sensors , Adhesives , Structural health monitoring , Active materials , Aerospace industry , Computer simulation , Energy dissipation

Integrated Structural Damage Assessment, Motion Planning, and Decision-Making for Distressed Aircraft Under Uncertainty

Israel Lopez, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

SMASIS 2009; 499-509https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1315

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View Articletitled, Integrated Structural Damage Assessment, Motion Planning, and Decision-Making for Distressed Aircraft Under Uncertainty

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Topics: Aircraft , Damage assessment , Decision making , Path planning , Uncertainty , Failure , Emergencies , Trajectories (Physics) , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Crack Detection and Monitoring Using Passive Wireless Sensor

Srikar Deshmukh, Irshad Mohammad, Manos Tentzeris, Terence Wu, Haiying Huang

SMASIS 2009; 511-516https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1326

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View Articletitled, Crack Detection and Monitoring Using Passive Wireless Sensor

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Topics: Crack detection , Sensors , Fracture (Materials) , Electrical wires , Manufacturing , Resolution (Optics) , Skin

Developing a Piezoelectric Active Sensor SHM System for Satellites

Andrei Zagrai, Vlasi Gigineishvili, Jacob Brown, Derek Doyle, Hugh Gardenier, Brandon Arritt

SMASIS 2009; 517-527https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1342

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View Articletitled, Developing a Piezoelectric Active Sensor SHM System for Satellites

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Topics: Satellites , Sensors , Structural health monitoring , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elastic waves , Geometry , Hardware , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties

Detection of Embedded Damage Growth by Analysing Its Structural Dynamic Response

Mohammad Mehdizadeh, Krishna Oruganti, John Sabu, Michael Bannister, Israel Herszberg

SMASIS 2009; 529-539https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1387

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View Articletitled, Detection of Embedded Damage Growth by Analysing Its Structural Dynamic Response

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Displacement , Fatigue cracks , Mode shapes , Structural dynamics

On Quantifying Detectable Fatigue Crack Size in Aluminum Beams Using Vibration and Impedance-Based Methods

Mana Afshari, Brad A. Butrym, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2009; 541-547https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1394

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View Articletitled, On Quantifying Detectable Fatigue Crack Size in Aluminum Beams Using Vibration and Impedance-Based Methods

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Topics: Aluminum , Fatigue cracks , Vibration , Fracture (Materials) , Impedance (Electricity) , Springs , Structural health monitoring , Damage , Dimensions , Fatigue

2-D Directional Phased Array Using Piezoelectric Paint to Detect Damages in Isotropic Plates

Byungseok Yoo, Darryll J. Pines, Ashish S. Purekar

SMASIS 2009; 549-556https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1396

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View Articletitled, 2-D Directional Phased Array Using Piezoelectric Paint to Detect Damages in Isotropic Plates

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Topics: Damage , Paints , Plates (structures) , Nondestructive evaluation , Signals , Waves , Acoustics , Structural health monitoring , Ultrasonic testing , Filtration

Low Speed Impact of Woven Fiber Composites Including Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

K. C. Liu, Cris Hiche, Aditi Chattopadhyay

SMASIS 2009; 557-563https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1418

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View Articletitled, Low Speed Impact of Woven Fiber Composites Including Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

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Topics: Composite materials , Fiber Bragg gratings , Fibers , Sensors , Plates (structures) , Damage , Thermography , Finite element analysis , Satin , Textiles

Optimal Sensor Placement for Damage Detection in Complex Structures

Sunilkumar Soni, Santanu Das, Aditi Chattopadhyay

SMASIS 2009; 565-571https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1419

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View Articletitled, Optimal Sensor Placement for Damage Detection in Complex Structures

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Topics: Damage , Sensor placement , Sensors , Failure , Structural elements (Construction) , Structural health monitoring , Damping , Finite element analysis , Probability , Redundancy (Engineering)

Damage Characterization of Composite Wing Subjected to Impact Loading: An Experimental Study

Cristobal Hiche, Clyde K. Coelho, Albert Moncada, Masoud Yekani Fard, Aditi Chattopadhyay

SMASIS 2009; 573-580https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1420

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View Articletitled, Damage Characterization of Composite Wing Subjected to Impact Loading: An Experimental Study

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Wings , Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Chords (Trusses) , Stress , Woven composites , Compression , Delamination

On-Line Time-Series Damage State Estimation Using Correlation Analysis and Ultrasonic Broadband Active Sensing

Subhasish Mohanty, Jun Wei, Aditi Chattopadhyay, Pedro Peralta

SMASIS 2009; 581-588https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1432

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View Articletitled, On-Line Time-Series Damage State Estimation Using Correlation Analysis and Ultrasonic Broadband Active Sensing

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Topics: Damage , State estimation , Time series , Noise (Sound) , Errors , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Scalars , Sensors , Signals

On the Use of the Posterior Crame´r-Rao Lower Bound for Damage Estimation in Structural Health Management

Jun Jason Zhang, Wenfan Zhou, Narayan Kovvali, Antonia Papandreou-Suppappola, Aditi Chattopadhyay

SMASIS 2009; 589-595https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1454

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View Articletitled, On the Use of the Posterior Crame´r-Rao Lower Bound for Damage Estimation in Structural Health Management

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Topics: Damage , Density , Probability , Aluminum , Dynamic systems , Errors , Fatigue cracks , Measurement uncertainty , Particle filtering (numerical methods) , Tension

Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures

Engineered Ion Channels on Synthetic Flexible Membranes: Ion Channel Devices With Focus on Peptides

John Cuppoletti, Christopher J. Ferrante, Danuta H. Malinowska

SMASIS 2009; 597-601https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1243

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View Articletitled, Engineered Ion Channels on Synthetic Flexible Membranes: Ion Channel Devices With Focus on Peptides

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Topics: Membranes , Composite materials , Crystals , X-rays , Biological cells , Crystal structure , Design , Heat , Materials properties , Nuclear magnetic resonance

Fabrication Processes for Creating Micro Features in Thin Film NiTi Endovascular Grafts

Youngjae Chun, Daniel S. Levi, K. P. Mohanchandra, Gregory P. Carman

SMASIS 2009; 603-609https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1249

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View Articletitled, Fabrication Processes for Creating Micro Features in Thin Film NiTi Endovascular Grafts

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Topics: Manufacturing , Nickel titanium alloys , Thin films , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Chemical etching , Diamonds , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Shapes

Vertical-Stalk Flapping-Leaf Generator for Wind Energy Harvesting

Shuguang Li, Hod Lipson

SMASIS 2009; 611-619https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1276

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View Articletitled, Vertical-Stalk Flapping-Leaf Generator for Wind Energy Harvesting

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Topics: Generators , Wind energy , Design , Power density , Construction , Engineering prototypes , Maintenance , Shapes , Wind turbines

Development of a Bio-Inspired Artificial Fish Using Flexible Matrix Composite Actuators

Zhiye Zhang, Michael Philen, Wayne Neu

SMASIS 2009; 621-630https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1309

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View Articletitled, Development of a Bio-Inspired Artificial Fish Using Flexible Matrix Composite Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Composite materials , Engineering prototypes , Muscle , Thrust , Excitation , Pressure

Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicle Using Piezoelectric T-Beam Actuators

Kiron Mateti, Hareesh K. R. Kommepalli, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn

SMASIS 2009; 631-637https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1317

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View Articletitled, Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicle Using Piezoelectric T-Beam Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Vehicles , Wings , Cycles , Dimensions , Gears , Hinges , Levers , Linkages , Motors

Non-Invasive Measurement Techniques for Measuring Bilayers in Droplet-Interface-Bilayers

M. Austin Creasy, Donald J. Leo

SMASIS 2009; 639-645https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1321

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View Articletitled, Non-Invasive Measurement Techniques for Measuring Bilayers in Droplet-Interface-Bilayers

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Topics: Drops , Electrodes , Membranes , Cell membranes , Water , Blocks (Building materials) , Proteins

Ornithopter Flight Maneuver Control

John M. Dietl, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2009; 647-653https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1323

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View Articletitled, Ornithopter Flight Maneuver Control

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Topics: Flight , Stability

Endosomal Vaccine Delivery Through the Nastic Model

Eric Freeman, Lisa Mauck Weiland

SMASIS 2009; 655-663https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1338

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View Articletitled, Endosomal Vaccine Delivery Through the Nastic Model

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Topics: Active materials , Biomimetics , Leukocytes , Membranes , Modeling

Durable Biomolecular Assemblies for Protein-Powered Device Concepts

Stephen A. Sarles, Donald J. Leo

SMASIS 2009; 665-674https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1346

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View Articletitled, Durable Biomolecular Assemblies for Protein-Powered Device Concepts

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Topics: Proteins , Drops , Electrodes , Durability , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Geometry , Impedance (Electricity) , Lipid bilayers , Membranes

Development of a Shape Memory Alloy Composite Actuator for the Whole Skin Locomotion Robot

Eric Williams, Dennis Hong

SMASIS 2009; 675-683https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1359

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View Articletitled, Development of a Shape Memory Alloy Composite Actuator for the Whole Skin Locomotion Robot

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Robots , Shape memory alloys , Skin , Shapes , Design , Engineering prototypes , Fluids , Manufacturing

Bioinspired Jellyfish Locomotion Using Macro Fiber Composites for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Zachary Hills, Myung Hyun Kim, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2009; 685-692https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1415

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View Articletitled, Bioinspired Jellyfish Locomotion Using Macro Fiber Composites for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

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Topics: Biomimetics , Composite materials , Fibers , Underwater vehicles , Actuators , Propulsion systems , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Conceptual design , Design

Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Tryptic Peptides From Wheat Gluten

Ahmad Athamneh, Justin Barone

SMASIS 2009; 693-699https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1443

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View Articletitled, Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Tryptic Peptides From Wheat Gluten

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Topics: Self-assembly , Fibers , Blocks (Building materials) , Drying , Elastic moduli , Electron microscopy , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Microscale devices , Nanocomposites , Proteins

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