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ASME 2014 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 8–10, 2014

Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4615-5

In This Volume

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (19)
Integrated System Design and Implementation (27)
Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems (19)
Energy Harvesting (24)

Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

Uncertainty Analysis of a Finite Deformation Viscoelastic Model

Paul Miles, Michael Hays, Ralph Smith, William S. Oates

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7440

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Topics: Deformation , Uncertainty analysis , Elastomers , Smart structures , Statistics , Uncertainty , Uncertainty quantification , Viscoelasticity

Improvement of the Attainable Working Frequency of SMA Wires by Means of Active Cooling and Working Strain-Ratios

Adrian Lara-Quintanilla, Harald E. N. Bersee

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7464

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Topics: Cooling , Wire , Heating , Temperature , Actuators , Air flow , Convection , Electricity (Physics) , Heat conduction , Heating and cooling

Uniaxial, Pure Bending and Buckling Characterization of Superelastic NiTi Rods and Tubes: An Experimental Study

Ryan Watkins, Benjamin Reedlunn, John Shaw

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7474

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Topics: Buckling , Nickel titanium alloys , Rods , Phase transitions , Geometry , Stress , Compression , Tension , Displacement , Experimental characterization

Rapid Prototyping and Characterization of Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymers (DEAP) With Different Geometries

Steffen Hau, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7477

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Topics: Polymers , Rapid prototyping , Actuators , Sensors , Computer-aided design , Framing (Construction) , Resolution (Optics) , Structural frames , Additive manufacturing , Carbon

The Influence of Thermo-Oxidative Degradation on the Behavior of Epoxy Shape Memory Polymers

Kannan Dasharathi, John A. Shaw

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7478

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Topics: Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Shape memory polymers , Temperature , Shapes , Cycles , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Glass , Glass transition , Materials properties

The Effect of Laser Welds on the Thermomechanical Fatigue of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

B. Panton, Z. Zeng, Y. N. Zhou, M. I. Khan

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7499

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Topics: Fatigue , Lasers , Nickel titanium alloys , Thermomechanics , Welded joints , Joining , Wire , Base metals , Welding , Brittleness

Analysis Driven Design Optimization of SMA-Based Steerable Active Needle

Bardia Konh, Naresh V. Datla, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7522

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Topics: Design , Needles , Optimization , Deflection , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Actuators , Aerospace industry , Biological tissues

Thermodynamically Consistent Thermomechanical Modeling of Kinetics of Macroscopic Phase Transition in SMA Using Phase Field Theory

Babatunde O. Agboola, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7555

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Topics: Field theories (Physics) , Modeling , Phase transitions , Thermomechanics , Heat transfer , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Design , Displacement , Finite element analysis

Characterization and Modeling of Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue in Equiatomic NiTi Actuators

Robert W. Wheeler, Darren J. Hartl, Yves Chemisky, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7591

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Topics: Actuators , Fatigue , Modeling , Nickel titanium alloys , Thermomechanics , Heat , Stress , Damage , Temperature , Aerospace industry

Development and Characterization of Embedded Sensory Particles Using Multi-Scale 3D Digital Image Correlation

Stephen R. Cornell, William P. Leser, Jacob D. Hochhalter, John A. Newman, Darren J. Hartl

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7608

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Topics: Particulate matter , Fatigue cracks , Phase transitions , Fracture (Materials) , Acoustics , Aluminum alloys , Deformation , Density , NASA , Nickel titanium alloys

Experimental Analysis and Validation of a Circular Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuator Operating Against Various Loading Conditions

Micah Hodgins, Gianluca Rizzello, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7616

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Experimental analysis , Stress , Density , Energy efficiency , Life testing , Linear motors , Materials properties , Noise (Sound)

Dynamic Electromechanical Modeling of a Spring-Biased Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuator System

Gianluca Rizzello, Micah Hodgins, David Naso, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7617

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Modeling , Springs , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Deformation , Membranes , Design , Polymers , Algorithms

Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of the Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of a Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Beam During Bending

Johannes Ullrich, Marvin Schmidt, Andreas Schütze, André Wieczorek, Jan Frenzel, Gunther Eggeler, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7619

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Topics: Computer simulation , Shape memory alloys , Deformation , Phase transitions , Actuators , Cooling , Nickel , Strips , Temperature , Titanium

Optimization of a Composite Morphing Wing With Shape Memory Alloy Torsional Actuators

Robert Saunders, Darren Hartl, Joshua Herrington, Logan Hodge, James Mabe

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7644

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Optimization , Shape memory alloys , Wings , Design , Torque , Stress , Aircraft , Buckling

Predictions of MSMA Response Under Bi-Axial Mechanical Loading

Jason L. Dikes, Heidi P. Feigenbaum, Constantin Ciocanel

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7659

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Topics: Compressive stress , Constitutive equations , Energy harvesting , Magnetic fields , Shape memory alloys , Stress

Experimental Validation and Numerical Simulation of Shape Memory Flat Wire Actuators

Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7665

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Topics: Actuators , Computer simulation , Shapes , Wire , Shape memory alloys , Boundary-value problems , Simulation , Design , Engineers , Failure

Model-Based Optimization and Characterization of DEAP Multilayer Stack-Actuators

Thorben Hoffstadt, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7690

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Topics: Actuators , Optimization , Conducting polymers , Design , Pressure

Development of Biomechanical Knee Force Model for Evaluation of Piezoelectric Sensors for In-Vivo Monitoring

Brooke E. Wilson, Steven R. Anton, R. Michael Meneghini

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7692

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Topics: Biomechanics , Knee , Sensors , Piezoelectric materials , Knee joint prostheses , Metals , Bearings , Computer software , Energy harvesting , Modeling

Piezoelectric MEMS Energy Harvesters

Hong Goo Yeo, Charles Yeager, Xiaokun Ma, J. Israel Ramirez, Kaige G. Sun, Christopher Rahn, Thomas N. Jackson, Susan Trolier-McKinstry

SMASIS 2014; V002T02A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7736

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Cantilevers , Electrical properties , Annealing , Brittleness , Electronics

Integrated System Design and Implementation

Concept for a Deployable Wing

Xavier Lachenal, Paul M. Weaver, Alberto Pirrera

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7428

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Topics: Wings , Finite element model , Glass reinforced plastics , Aircraft , Buckling , Collapse , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Pressure , Skin

Design of a Self-Adjusting Terminal Connector Based on Shape Memory Alloys

Philipp Zimmermann, Kenny Pagel, André Bucht, Welf-Guntram Drossel

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7429

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Topics: Design , Shape memory alloys , Clamps (Tools) , Currents , Cylinders , Damage , Electrical engineering , Fire , Safety , Screws

Development of Active-Cells for Macroscopically Deformable Structures

Ahsan I. Nawroj, John P. Swensen, Aaron M. Dollar

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7448

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Topics: Composite materials , Deformation , Electric current , Engineering prototypes , Glass reinforced plastics , Manufacturing , Shapes , Springs

Optimizing the Recycling Process of a Roof Edge Profile by Using Shape Memory Alloy Connecting Elements

Christian Rathmann, Benjamin Fleczok, Konstantin Lygin, Horst Meier

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7463

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Topics: Recycling , Roofs , Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Deformation , Functional materials , Maintenance , Shapes

Integration of Shape Memory Alloy Wires in Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Endless Crash Absorber Structures

Sebastian Nissle, Moritz Hübler, Martin Gurka, Sebastian Schmeer, Nikolai Voll

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7467

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Topics: Fibers , Polymers , Shape memory alloys , Wire , Fiber reinforced plastics , Stress , Absorption , Failure , Metals , Aircraft

Development and Testing of a Hybrid SMA/MR Passive Clutch

Francesco Bucchi, Mohammad Elahinia, Paola Forte, Francesco Frendo

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7496

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Topics: Automotive design , Displacement , Emissions , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Magnetic fluids , Magnets , Oil pumps , Permanent magnets , Pneumatic systems

Vehicle Propulsion by Solid State Motion

Lucas Jones, Josh Spahnie, Kevin Lefeave, Charles Haltom, Adam Underwood, Jacob Aber, V. V. N. Sriram Malladi, Bryan S. Joyce, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7516

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Topics: Propulsion , Vehicles , Traveling waves , Signals , Boundary-value problems , Piezoelectric actuators , Resonance , Underwater vehicles , Water

Studies With SMA Actuated Needle for Steering Within Tissue

Naresh V. Datla, Bardia Konh, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7523

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Topics: Biological tissues , Needles , Actuators , Soft tissues , Bending (Stress) , Design , Engineering prototypes , Liver , Shape memory alloys , Surgery

Induced Strain Actuation for Solid-State Ornithopters: A Parametric Study

Francis Hauris, Onur Bilgen

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7527

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Topics: Composite materials , Deflection , Electrical measurement , Fibers , Piezoelectric materials , Wings

Design and Realization of a Compliant Adaptable Wing

G. Molinari, M. Quack, A. F. Arrieta, M. Morari, P. Ermanni

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7531

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Topics: Design , Wings , Actuators , Composite materials , Computer simulation , Control equipment , Deformation , Electronics , Engineering simulation , Fibers

A Soft Combustion-Driven Pump for Soft Robots

Constantinos Stergiopulos, Daniel Vogt, Michael T. Tolley, Michael Wehner, Jabulani Barber, George M. Whitesides, Robert J. Wood

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7536

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Topics: Combustion , Pumps , Robots , Methane , Combustion chambers , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Elastomers

Development of a Bio-Inspired Tactile Magnetostrictive Whisker Sensor Using Alfenol

Ganesh Raghunath, Alison B. Flatau, Suok-Min Na, Brett Barkley

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7550

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Topics: Biomimetics , Sensors , Magnetostriction , Alloys , Bridges (Structures) , Vibration , Aluminum , Bending (Stress) , Crystal lattices , Crystals

Experimental Investigation on the Efficiency of a Control Dependent NiTi-Based Cooling Process

Marvin Schmidt, Andreas Schütze, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7561

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Topics: Cooling , Nickel titanium alloys , Refrigeration , Testing , Alloys , Cooling systems , Displacement , Energy consumption , Heat , Latent heat

Self-Post-Tensioning for Concrete Beams Using Shape Memory Alloys

Muhammad Sherif, Osman Ozbulut, Asheesh Landa, Reginald F. Hamilton

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7564

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Topics: Concrete beams , Shape memory alloys , Tendons , Temperature , Concretes , Heat , Shape memory effects , Corrosion resistance , Design , Shapes

Integrated Design Optimization of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators in High-Performance Switchgear

Aaron D. Price, Anna Ask

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7574

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Elastomers , Optimization , Computer software , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element analysis , Pareto optimization , Workflow

PVDF Based Wearable Joystick Using Gesture Recognition via Neural Networks

Kyle R. Van Volkinburg, Gregory N. Washington

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7577

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Feedforward control , Compression , Data acquisition systems

Characterization of Piezoelectric Macrofiber Composite Actuated Winglets

Tufan Kumar Guha, William Oates, Rajan Kumar

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7598

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Topics: Composite materials , Pressure , Wings , Excitation , Resonance , Fibers , Oscillations , Pressure measurement , Vortices , Wake turbulence

Smart Disaster Mitigation in Italy: A Brief Overview on the State of the Art

Ferdinando Felli, Antonio Paolozzi, Cristian Vendittozzi, Claudio Paris

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7631

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Topics: Actuators , Containment , Disasters , Earthquake resistant design , Earthquakes , Failure , Hazard mitigation , Hazards , Preservation , Risk

Design and Fabrication of a Functionally Modified Bimorph Actuator

Johnson Fujamade, Frances Williams, Oliver Myers, Brandon Plastied, Messaoud Bahoura, Asha Hall, Jaret Riddick

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7650

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Aerodynamics , Cantilever beams , Defense industry , Displacement , Electrodes

Vibration Characteristics of Magnetic Nano Fluids-Filled Flexible Cantilevers Under Varied Magnetic Fields

Masoud Masoumi, Ya Wang

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7656

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Topics: Cantilevers , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Vibration , Damping , Nanofluids , Viscosity , Equations of motion , Engineering simulation , Frequency response

Application of Piezoelectric Dynamic Force Sensor for Tool State Assessment in Manufacturing Process

Ireneusz Dominik, Stanislaw Flaga, Jaroslaw Konieczny, Jacek Snamina

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7658

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Topics: Force sensors , Manufacturing , Screws , Blanks , Engineering prototypes , Machinery , Shapes , Stainless steel

20 Years of Adaptive Aerostructures in Flying Missiles, Munitions and UAVs

Ron Barrett

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7662

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Topics: Missiles , Munitions , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Actuators , Flight , Shells , Aircraft , Artillery , Smart materials , Weapons

The Design and Specifications of Service Friendly Shape Memory Driven Valve Systems

Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7664

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Topics: Design , Shapes , Valves , Sensors , Failure , Fatigue , Shape memory alloys

Effects of Sensor Geometry on the Stress-Averaged Output of PVDF Sensors in Tires

Leon M. Headings, Jungkyu Park, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7669

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Topics: Geometry , Sensors , Stress , Tires , Design , Shapes , Computer simulation , Constitutive equations , Electrodes , Signal processing

Self-Powered Event Detection Sensors With Integrated Safety Electronics for Initiation and Switching in Munitions

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Carlos Pereira

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7693

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Topics: Electronics , Munitions , Safety , Sensors , Switches , Firing , Shock (Mechanics) , Vibration , Damage , Design

Smart Structure Integration Through Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing

Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7710

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Topics: Adaptive structures , Additive manufacturing , Smart structures , Temperature , Cooling , Smart materials , Welding , Actuators , Alloys , Automotive design

The Adaptive Aspect Ratio Morphing Wing: Design Concept and Low Fidelity Skin Optimization

Benjamin King Sutton Woods, Michael I. Friswell

SMASIS 2014; V002T04A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7750

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Skin , Wings , Composite materials , Spar platforms , Stiffness , Wing spars

Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

An Investigation of Morphology Dependent Charge Storage in Polypyrrole Membranes

Robert G. Northcutt, John M. Thornton, Vishnu Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7411

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Topics: Membranes , Storage , Polymers , Capacitance , Electrolytes , Capacitors , Imaging , Conducting polymers , Density , Design

Active Artificial Hair Cells Using Nonlinear Feedback Control

Bryan S. Joyce, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7419

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Topics: Feedback , Biomimetics , Damping , Excitation , Resonance , Aluminum , Cantilever beams , Compression , Design , Ear

Polychromatic Composite Films for Adaptive Camouflage

Ian O. Gent, Annela M. Seddon, Nicholas W. Roberts, Richard S. Trask

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7508

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Topics: Composite materials , Crystals , Safety , Testing , Warfare

Optimization of a Bend-Twist-and-Sweep Compliant Mechanism

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Aimy Wissa, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7518

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Deflection , Stress , Design , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Genetic algorithms , Shapes

Stability Analysis of the Wing Leading Edge Spar of a Passively Morphing Ornithopter

Aimy Wissa, Joseph Calogero, James E. Hubbard, Jr., Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7528

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Topics: Spar platforms , Stability , Wing spars , Wings , Stiffness , Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Flight , Kinematics , Design

Self-Assembling Swimming Smart Boxes

M. Amin Karami, Ehsan T. Esfahani, Mohsen Daghooghi, Iman Borazjani

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7533

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Topics: Self-assembly , Robots , Resonance , Shape memory alloys , Deformation , Mode shapes , Stiffness , Structural optimization , Vibration analysis

Underwater Dynamic Actuation of Macro-Fiber Composite Flaps With Different Aspect Ratios: Electrohydroelastic Modeling, Testing, and Characterization

Shima Shahab, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7538

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Modeling , Testing , Mechanical admittance , Cantilevers , Electrodes , Piezoelectricity , Actuators , Aluminum

Mechanotransduction of Multi-Hair Droplet Arrays

Nima Tamaddoni, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7551

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Topics: Drops , Currents , Membranes , Sensors , Signals , Air flow , Electrodes , Manufacturing , Vibration

Ultrasonic Assembly of Biologically Inspired Anisotropic Short Fibre Reinforced Composites

Richard S. Trask

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7558

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Topics: Anisotropy , Fiber reinforced composites , Manufacturing , Fibers , Composite materials , Architecture , Blocks (Building materials) , Chemistry , Design , Equipment performance

Spectral Analysis and Characterization of a Membrane-Based Artificial Hair Cell Sensor

Rodrigo Sarlo, Donald Leo, Pablo Tarazaga

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7578

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Topics: Emission spectroscopy , Membranes , Sensors , Spectroscopy , Hydrogels , Stiffness , Air flow , Approximation , Excitation , Free vibrations

A Hydrogel-Based Droplet Interface Lipid Bilayer Network

Alex Edgerton, Joseph Najem, Donald Leo

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7580

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Topics: Drops , Hydrogels , Lipid bilayers , Additive manufacturing , Circuit design , Circuits , Design , Electrodes , Manufacturing , Microfabrication

Micro-Encapsulation and Tuning of Biomolecular Unit Cell Networks

Mary-Anne Nguyen, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7583

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Topics: Biological cells , Biological tissues , Density , Design , Drops , Electrical conductance , Electrical measurement , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics)

Design and Evaluation of a Knee Actuator for a Dynamic Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Feng Tian, Mohammad Elahinia, Mohamed Samir Hefzy

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7605

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Knee , Orthotics , Cycles , Stiffness , Springs , Alloys , Computer simulation , Conceptual design

A Three Dimensional Iterative Panel Method for Bio-Inspired Multi-Body Wings

Akash Dhruv, Christopher J. Blower, Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7634

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Topics: Biomimetics , Wings , Flight , Wakes , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Algorithms , Design , Modeling , Pressure , Relaxation (Physics)

Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composites for Volume Management in Prosthetic Sockets

Melina Mercier, Corin Shirley, Shelby Stafford, Sydney Hitzke, Achu Byju, Chris Kevorkian, Michael Madigan, Michael Philen

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7706

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Composite materials , Prostheses , Reservoirs , Semiconductor wafers , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Skin , Soft tissues

Artificial Hair Sensors: Electro-Mechanical Characterization

David M. Phillips, Keith A. Slinker, Cody W. Ray, Benjamin J. Hagen, Jeffery W. Baur, Benjamin T. Dickinson, Gregory W. Reich

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7707

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Topics: Sensors , Carbon nanotubes , Air flow , Boundary layers , Electrodes , Aircraft , Algorithms , Contact resistance , Control systems , Deflection

Power Savings of a Variable Recruitment Hydraulic Artificial Muscle Actuation Scheme

Michael Meller, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7718

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Topics: Muscle , Fibers , Valves , Actuators , Cylinders , Engines , Hydraulic drive systems , Motors , Pressure drop , Stress

Phase Control of a Bio-Inspired Meta-Structural Locomotion Robot

Hongbin Fang, Chenghao Wang, Suyi Li, K. W. Wang, Jian Xu

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7745

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Topics: Biomimetics , Robots , Steady state , Actuators , Adaptive structures , Design , Engineering prototypes , Pipes

Muscle-Like Characteristics With an Engineered Metastructure

Z. Wu, R. L. Harne, K. W. Wang

SMASIS 2014; V002T06A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7746

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Topics: Muscle , Adaptive structures , Blocks (Building materials) , Bridges (Structures) , Design , Displacement , Energy management , Manufacturing , Modeling , Nanoscale phenomena

Energy Harvesting

An Axially-Suspended Vibration Energy Harvesting Beam for Broadband Performance and High Versatility

R. L. Harne, K. W. Wang

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7417

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Stiffness , Compression , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Design , Biomedicine , Circuits , Energy conversion , Engines

A Belleville-Spring Based Piezoelectric or Electromagnetic Energy Harvester

Davide Castagnetti

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7424

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Topics: Electromagnetic radiation , Springs , Energy harvesting , Displacement

Chaotification as a Means of Broadband Energy Harvesting With Piezoelectric Materials

Daniel Geiyer, Jeffrey L. Kauffman

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7425

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Piezoelectric materials , Chaos , Excitation , Attractors , Control equipment , Sensors , Vibration

Design of Rectified Piezoelectric Power Generators by Finite Element Methods

P. H. Wu, Y. C. Shu

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7431

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Topics: Design , Finite element methods , Generators , Circuits , Stress , Capacitance , Electric charge , Energy harvesting , Finite element analysis , Inductors

A Framework to Find the Upper Bound on Power Output as a Function of Input Vibration Parameters

John Heit, Shad Roundy

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7444

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Topics: Vibration , Transducers , Damping , Dampers , Springs , Resonance

Flow Energy Harvesters With a Nonlinear Restoring Force

Ali H. Alhadidi, Amin Bibo, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7445

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Flow (Dynamics) , Magnets , Cantilever beams , Computer simulation , Hardening , Shapes , Wind tunnels , Wind velocity

New Insights Into the Performance and Optimization of Galloping Flow Energy Harvesters

Amin Bibo, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7453

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Design , Excitation , Cantilever beams , Circuit design , Dimensional analysis , Polynomial approximation , Shapes

Concurrent Vibration Suppression and Energy Harvesting Using Ferrofluids: An Experimental Investigation

Saad F. Alazemi, Amin Bibo, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7456

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Ferrofluids , Vibration suppression , Winding (process) , Containers , Design , Vibration , Circuits , Dampers , Density

Design of a Compliant Flexure Joint for Use in a Flow Energy Harvester

Punnag Chatterjee, Matthew Bryant

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7503

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design , Energy harvesting , Flow (Dynamics) , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Flexure mechanisms , Flow-induced vibrations

A Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Velocity-Amplified Vibrational Energy Harvester: Part A — Experimental Analysis

Declan O’Donoghue, Valeria Nico, Ronan Frizzell, Gerard Kelly, Jeff Punch

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7510

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Experimental analysis , Excitation , Noise (Sound) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Stress , Collisions (Physics) , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Electromagnetic induction

A Multiple Degree-of-Freedom Velocity-Amplified Vibrational Energy Harvester: Part B — Modelling

Valeria Nico, Declan O’Donoghue, Ronan Frizzell, Gerard Kelly, Jeff Punch

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7511

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Collisions (Physics) , Blocks (Building materials) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic induction , Electronics , Harmonic oscillators , Kinetic energy

Elastically Bi-Stable Heartbeat Powered Energy Harvester

Andres F. Arrieta, Paolo Ermanni, Daniel J. Inman, M. Amin Karami

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7530

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Magnetic resonance imaging , Laminates , Medical devices , Stability , Composite materials , Pacemakers , Rendering , Signals

Nonlinear Dissipative Electroelastic Dynamics of an M-Shaped Broadband Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Stephen Leadenham, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7560

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy harvesting , Excitation , Magnetic fields , Stiffness , Geometry , Hardening , Magnets , Modeling , Resistors

Improved Adjusting Capacitor Method for Piezoelectric Frequency Tuning and Maximum Energy Harvesting

Murtadha A. AL Maliki, Karla M. Mossi

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7566

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Topics: Capacitors , Energy harvesting , Resonance , Inductors , Cantilevers , Capacitance , Fatigue life , Stress , Vibration

Piezoelectric Patch-Based Energy Harvesting on a Heavy Duty Vehicle Panel

Bugra Bayik, Amirreza Aghakhani, Ugur Aridogan, Ipek Basdogan

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7568

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Topics: Construction equipment , Energy harvesting , Electricity (Physics) , Excitation , Circuits , Engineering simulation , Finite element model , Simulation , Vibration , Aerospace industry

Optimal Energy Harvesting From Impulse Trains Using Piezoelectric Transduction

A. A. Kody, J. T. Scruggs

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7576

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Impulse (Physics) , Trains , Energy generation , Vibration , Bifurcation , Cantilever beams , Electronics , Feedback , Optimal control

Energy Harvesting for Marine-Wildlife Monitoring

Michael W. Shafer, Eric Morgan

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7630

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Data collection , Solar power , Arches , Biology , Cycles , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy consumption , Fluid dynamics , Hydrostatic pressure

Marine Energy Harvesting Using Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

Eric R. Morgan, Michael W. Shafer

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7636

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Topics: Energy generation , Magnetohydrodynamics , Ocean energy , Generators , Fluids , Sensors , Magnetic fields , Fluid dynamics , Electric fields , Energy harvesting

Investigation of Asymmetrical Configurations for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting From Fluid Flow

Arvind Deivasigamani, Jesse M. McCarthy, Sabu John, Simon Watkins, Floreana Coman

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7655

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Fluid dynamics , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Torsion , Vibration , Fatigue , Symmetry (Physics) , Wind

Efficient Methods of Harvesting Energy From Ultra-Short Duration Shock Loading

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Carlos Pereira

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7657

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Topics: Shock (Mechanics) , Storage , Design , Electronics , Energy harvesting , Firing , Munitions , Capacitors , Electric charge , Hardening

A Constitutive Model for Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys That Includes a Tilted Magnetic Easy Axis

Jason L. Dikes, Heidi P. Feigenbaum, Constantin Ciocanel, Isaac D. Nelson

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7660

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Shape memory alloys , Energy harvesting , Design , Magnetization

Analysis of the Wrist-Wearable Energy Harvester With Vibrating Piezoelectric Multiple Bimorph Cantilevers Using FEM and Topology Optimization

Cheol Kim, Young-Geun Song

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7663

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Topics: Cantilevers , Energy harvesting , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Optimization , Topology , Piezoelectric materials , Blades , Deformation , Density

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Frequency Up-Conversion Energy Harvesters Under Human-Generated Vibrations

Raul B. Olympio, John Donahue, Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7674

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Experimental analysis , Vibration , Accelerometers , Cantilever beams , Cantilevers , Electromagnetic spectrum , Engineering prototypes , Engineering simulation , Engines

Investigating the Feasibility of Tuning the Natural Frequency of an Electromagnetically-Transduced Energy Harvester Using Passively-Controlled Inductance

Brennan E. Yamamoto, A. Zachary Trimble

SMASIS 2014; V002T07A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7720

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Vibration , Springs , Stiffness , Damping , Energy dissipation , Excitation , Electrical components , Kinetic energy

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