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ASME 2015 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 21–23, 2015

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5729-8

In This Volume

Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials (22)
Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (12)
Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems (29)

Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems

Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials

Material and Process Development of Thin Film Shape Memory Alloy for MEMS Actuator

Cory R. Knick, Christopher J. Morris

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8801

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Topics: Actuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Shape memory thin films , Cantilevers , Semiconductor wafers , Phase transitions , Design , Differential scanning calorimetry , Heating , Manufacturing

Thermal Actuation Through Bimaterial Lattices

Marina M. Toropova, Craig A. Steeves

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8855

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Topics: Actuators , Algebra , Anisotropy , Deflection , Design , Geometry , Levers , Stress , Switches , Temperature

Upscaling Sensing Materials With Challenges of Sensors Embedding in Powder Based Materials and Polymers

Samir Mekid, Nouari Saheb, Hammam Daraghma, Asad Butt, Khurram Qureshi

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8859

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Topics: Polymers , Sensors , Optical fiber , Additive manufacturing , Manufacturing , Actuators , Alloys , Aluminum , Deformation , Design

Fused Filament Additive Manufacturing of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Soft Active 3D Structures

James D. Carrico, Nicklaus W. Traeden, Matteo Aureli, Kam K. Leang

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8895

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Composite materials , Metals , Polymers , Actuators , Conducting polymers , Resins , Sensors , Electrodes , Electroless plating

Modeling the Electric Field-Guided Motion of Interacting Carbon Nanotubes Using a Dielectrophoretic Framework

A. I. Oliva-Avilés, F. Avilés, V. V. Zozulya

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8911

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Modeling , Electric fields , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Dynamic response , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electrical conductivity , Electrical properties , Electrodynamics , Equilibrium (Physics)

Li_1.4Al_0.4Ti_1.6(PO₄)₃ Used as Solid Electrolyte for Structural Supercapacitors

Guangyue Liao, Sebastian Geier, Thorsten Mahrholz, Peter Wierach, Martin Wiedemann

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8915

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Topics: Solid electrolytes , Ultracapacitors , Composite materials , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Electrolytes , Electrical conductivity , Electrical properties , Thermal conductivity , Aviation , Ceramics

Thermo-Responsive Shape Memory Self-Healing Polyurethanes and Composites With Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

Yunseon Heo, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8916

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Shapes , Urethane elastomers , Cycles , Temperature , Testing , Delamination , Differential scanning calorimetry , External pressure

Straight Shape Setting of Nitinol Wires by Using a Laser Beam

Carlo Alberto Biffi, Mauro Coduri, Riccardo Casati, Ausonio Tuissi

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8917

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Topics: Laser beams , Nickel titanium alloys , Shapes , Wire , Lasers , Pseudoelasticity , Diffraction , Furnaces , Shape memory alloys , Shape memory effects

Experimental Characterization and Modeling of Photon Upconversion in Azobenzene Photomechanical Polymers

Sadiyah Sabah Chowdhury, Catherine Kent, Sean P. Hill, Enric Baduell, Kenneth Hanson, William S. Oates

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8920

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Topics: Experimental characterization , Modeling , Photons , Polymers , Energy conversion , Light , Visible spectrum , Wavelength , Adaptive structures , Chemistry

Elastocaloric Cooling With Ni-Ti Based Alloys: Material Characterization and Process Variation

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

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8944

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Topics: Alloys , Cooling , Refrigeration , Heat , Heat sinks , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Shape memory alloys , Testing , Compression

Effect of Heat Treating on Precipitate Phases in NiTiHf

Matthew Carl, Victoria Garcia, Brian Van Doren, Scott Schlegel, Marcus Young

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8957

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Topics: Heat , Temperature , Barrages , Martensitic transformations , Mechanical behavior , Precipitation , Strength (Materials) , X-ray diffraction

Multi-Functional Topology Optimization of Piezoresistive Nanocomposite Beams

Ryan Seifert, Mayuresh Patil, Gary Seidel, Gregory Reich

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8958

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Optimization , Topology , Physics , Carbon , Composite materials , Cross section (Physics) , Design , Electrostatics , Finite element methods

Analysis and Optimization of a Shape Memory Alloy-Based Self-Folding Sheet Considering Material Uncertainties

Edwin A. Peraza Hernandez, Darren J. Hartl, Richard J. Malak, Jr., Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9001

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Topics: Alloys , Optimization , Shapes , Uncertainty , Wire , Design , Elastomers , Materials properties , Adaptive structures , Degrees of freedom

Mechanical Properties Adaptivity by the Design and Exploitation of Metastable States in a Modular Metastructure

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

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9018

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Topics: Design , Mechanical properties , Genetic algorithms , Metamaterials , Statistics

Design and Effective Properties of a Functionally Graded Unidirectional Fiber-Reinforced Composite

Satyajit Panda

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9027

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Topics: Design , Fiber reinforced composites , Elasticity , Composite materials , Elastic analysis , Fibers , Finite element model , Materials properties , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Combining Experiments and Modeling to Characterize New Compositions of Relaxor Ferroelectric Single Crystals

John A. Gallagher

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9030

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Topics: Crystals , Modeling , Phase transitions , Stress , Electric fields , Errors , Temperature

Deformation Behavior of Capsule-Type Micro Actuator Using Palladium

Kenta Goto, Takehiro Higuchi, Ohmi Fuchiwaki, Wataru Nakao

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9034

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Topics: Deformation , Microactuators , Palladium , Alloys , Hydrogen storage , Hydrogen , Actuators , Evacuations , Absorption , Cycles

Toward Material Parameters for Modeling Devices Made From an Epoxy-Based Shape Memory Polymer

Veysel Erel, Jessica L. Berry, Arun Srinivasa, Terry S. Creasy

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9043

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Topics: Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Modeling , Shape memory polymers , Tension , Stress , Failure , Finite element analysis , Gages , Design

Water-Repellent Slippery Surfaces for HVAC&R Systems

Rong Yu, Anthony M. Jacobi

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9065

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Topics: Air conditioning , Aluminum , Condensation , Cycles , Delays , Design , Energy consumption , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Heating

Quantifying and Comparing Surrogate Fold Motions in Thick Sheet Materials

Jason T. Allen, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9066

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Topics: Sheet materials , Design , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Stiffness

Thermo-Responsive Polymer Grafted Aluminum Surface to Actively Modulate Water Wettability

Feini Zhang, Shuqi Lai, Anthony M. Jacobi, Paul V. Braun

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9067

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Topics: Aluminum , Polymers , Water , Temperature , Alloys , Aluminum alloys , Switches

Zinc Oxide Nanostructures as Electrochemical Biosensors on Flexible Substrates

Nandhinee Radha Shanmugam, Sriram Muthukumar, Shalini Prasad

SMASIS 2015; V001T01A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9085

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Topics: Biosensors , Nanostructures , Electrodes , Proteins , Membranes , Optimization , Sensors

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

Study of Periodic Domain Patterns in Tetragonal Ferroelectrics Using Phase-Field Methods

Ananya Renuka Balakrishna, Ingo Muench, John E. Huber

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8823

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Topics: Ferroelectric crystals , Stress , Electric fields , Boundary-value problems , Junctions , Laminates , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Stability

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (IPMCs) as Impact Sensors

M. Seidi, M. Hajiaghamemar, E. Tabatabaie, M. Shahinpoor

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8842

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Topics: Composite materials , Metals , Polymers , Sensors , Strips , Platinum

Electromechanical Performance of Viscoelastic Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Undergoing Temperature Variation

Junjie Sheng, Shuyong Li, Yuqing Zhang, Lei Liu

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8846

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Topics: Actuators , Elastomers , Temperature , Deformation , Viscoelasticity , Creep , Simulation , Thermodynamics

Uncertainty Analysis of Dielectric Elastomer Membranes Under Multi-Axial Loading

Paul Miles, Adriane Guettler, Yousuff Hussaini, William S. Oates

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8919

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Topics: Elastomers , Membranes , Uncertainty analysis , Uncertainty , Electric fields , Modeling , Constitutive equations , Displacement , Statistics

Systematic Experimental Investigation of Dielectric Electroactive Polymers Using a Custom-Built Uniaxial Tensile Test Rig

Micah Hodgins, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8949

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Design , Electrodes , Geometry , Manufacturing , Plastic films , Shear (Mechanics) , Surface roughness , Testing

Modelling Approach to Describe the Actuation Behavior of Magnetoactive Elastomers

Dominik Uhlenbusch, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8951

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Topics: Elastomers , Modeling , Finite element analysis , Magnetic fields , Probes , Composite materials , Damping , Fillers (Materials) , Magnetism , Rheology

Computationally Efficient Analysis of SMA Sensory Particles Embedded in Complex Aerostructures Using a Substructure Approach

Brent Bielefeldt, Jacob Hochhalter, Darren Hartl

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8975

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Topics: Particulate matter , Aircraft , Fatigue cracks , Flight , Wings , Computation , Crack detection , Damage , Degrees of freedom , Finite element model

Investigation of the Adhesion Properties of Laminated Multilayer-Actuators Based on DEAP Material

Kai Bokermann, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8985

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Topics: Actuators , Adhesion , Transducers , Elastomers , Surface energy , Conducting polymers , Electric fields , Electrodes , Generators , Glues

Comparison of CNT-Papers and CNT-Arrays Regarding Their Active Behavior

Sebastian M. Geier, Peter Wierach, Thorsten Mahrholz, Michael Sinapius

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8992

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Electrolytes , Architecture , Carbon , Diffusion (Physics) , Testing , Van der Waals forces , Water

Design of a Reconfigurable SMA-Based Solar Array Deployment Mechanism

Robert Wheeler, Robert Saunders, Kelli Pickett, Cullen Eckert, Hannah Stroud, Tyler Fink, Kanika Gakhar, James Boyd, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9040

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Topics: Design , Solar cell arrays , Actuators , Weight (Mass) , Deformation , Metals , Phase transitions , Shape memory alloys , Solar energy , Stress

Experimental Investigation and Model Predictions of a NiMnGa Alloy’s Response to Three Dimensional Magneto-Mechanical Loading

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

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9076

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Topics: Calibration , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Three-dimensional models

2-Scale Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of Piezoresistive Response in Polymer Nanocomposite Bonded Explosives

Krishna K. Talamadupula, Adarsh K. Chaurasia, Gary D. Seidel

SMASIS 2015; V001T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9111

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Topics: Explosives , Multiscale modeling , Polymer nanocomposites , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Carbon nanotubes , Damage , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Microscale devices , Nanoscale phenomena

Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems

Analytical Modelling of Rolamite Mechanism Made of Shape Memory Alloy for Constant Force Actuators

Andrea Spaggiari, Eugenio Dragoni

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8803

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Topics: Actuators , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Strips , Friction , Bearings , Elasticity , Generators , Plates (structures) , Rollers

Design and Characterization of a Continuous Rotary Minimotor Based on Shape Memory Wires and Overrunning Clutches

Giovanni Scirè Mammano, Eugenio Dragoni

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8806

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Topics: Design , Shapes , Wire , Torque , Engines , Motors , Rotation , Actuators , Cycles , Elongation

Reconfiguring Smart Structures Using Approximate Heteroclinic Connections in a Spring-Mass Model

Jiaying Zhang, Colin R. McInnes

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8819

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Topics: Smart structures , Springs , Polynomials , Actuators , Dynamic systems , Optimal control , Sensors , Approximation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Phase space

Design and Experimental Validation of a Novel Magnetorheological Damper With Internal Pressure Control

Nicola Golinelli, Andrea Spaggiari

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8830

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Topics: Dampers , Design , Pressure control , Pressure , Hydrostatic pressure , Cavitation , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Magnetic fluids , Particulate matter

Electrohydraulic Modeling of a Fluidic Artificial Muscle Actuation System for Robot Locomotion

Edward Chapman, Marc Macleod, Matthew Bryant

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8834

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Topics: Modeling , Muscle , Robots , Pressure , Design , Engines , Hydraulic drive systems , Kinematics , Motors , Pumps

A New Electrical Circuit With Negative Capacitances to Enhance Resistive Shunt Damping

Marta Berardengo, Stefano Manzoni, Olivier Thomas, Christophe Giraud-Audine

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8836

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Topics: Circuits , Damping , Capacitance , Stability , Vibration

Damping Control in a Sandwich Structure With SMP Core

Pauline Butaud, Morvan Ouisse, Emmanuel Foltête

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8844

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Topics: Damping , Sandwich structures , Temperature , Finite element model , Aluminum , Calibration , Composite materials , Design , Heating , Modal analysis

Optimization of Length and Thickness of Smart Transduction Layers on Beam Structures for Control and M/NEMS Applications

Olivier Thomas, Bernard Legrand, Cécile Fuinel

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8857

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Topics: Nanoelectromechanical systems , Optimization , Deformation , Electrodes , Sensors , Thin films , Actuators , Cantilever beams , Capacitance , Cavities

Numerical Analysis on Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Shape Memory Alloy Strip With Two-Way Shape Memory Effect

Lin Hao, Jinhao Qiu, Hongli Ji, Rui Nie

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8866

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Shape memory alloys , Shape memory effects , Strips , Thermomechanics , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Temperature , Tensors

Adaptive State Feedback to Maximize the Power Capture and Reduce the Tower Motion of Wind Turbine in Partial Loading Operation

Kaman Thapa Magar, Mark J. Balas

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8872

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Topics: State feedback , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Control equipment , Errors , Rotors , Adaptive control , Stability , State estimation

On the Stability of Decentralized AVC/ASAC for Large-Scale Structures

Stephan Algermissen, Hans P. Monner

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8874

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Topics: Stability , Actuators , Aircraft , Control systems , Noise (Sound) , Sensors , Acoustics , Boundary layer turbulence , Couplings , Dimensions

A Model for Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloys Considering Variable Elastic Stiffness and Coupling Between Plasticity and Phase Transformation

Cheikh Cisse, Wael Zaki, Tarak Ben Zineb

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8875

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Topics: Iron , Phase transitions , Plasticity , Shape memory alloys , Stiffness , Hardening , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Constitutive equations , Nickel titanium alloys

Free and Forced Vibration Analysis of Non-Local Euler-Bernoulli Beam Resting on Nonlinear Foundation

Ma’en S. Sari, Bashar R. Qawasmeh

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8882

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Topics: Elasticity , Equations of motion , Excitation , Poincaré maps , Resonance , Simply supported beams , Stress , Vibration analysis

Design and Control of a Magnetorheological Elastomer Dynamic Vibration Absorber for Powertrain Mount Systems of Automobiles

Xian-Xu Bai, Fu-Long Xin, Li-Jun Qian, Ping Kan

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8893

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Topics: Automobiles , Design , Elastomers , Vibration absorbers , Vibration , Die cutting , Shearing (Deformation) , Circuits , Electromagnets , Vibration control

Implementation of the Large Time Increment Method for the Simulation of Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Alloys

Xiaojun Gu, Wael Zaki, Ziad Moumni, Weihong Zhang

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8923

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Simulation , Stress , Equilibrium (Physics) , Algorithms , Phase transitions , Constitutive equations , Finite element analysis , Hardening , Simulation results

Combined Simulation of the Closing Behavior of a Smart Hydrogel Micro-Valve

Philipp J. Mehner, Merle Allerdißen, Andreas Voigt, Uwe Marschner, Andreas Richter

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8991

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Topics: Hydrogels , Simulation , Valves , Circuits , Fluids , Microfluidics , Complex systems , Engineers , Flow simulation , Polymers

Multiphysics Equivalent Circuit of a Thermally Controlled Hydrogel-Micro Valve

Andreas Voigt, Uwe Marschner, Andreas Richter

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8996

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Topics: Circuits , Hydrogels , Valves , Temperature , Adhesives , Delays , Equilibrium (Physics) , Heat , Transients (Dynamics) , Deformation

Optimal Placement of Negative Stiffness Damping System

Gisha Mary Mathew, Asim Qureshi, R. S. Jangid

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9002

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Topics: Damping , Stiffness , Dampers , Deformation , Shear (Mechanics) , Control algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Manufacturing , Matlab

Network-Based Active Vibration Control of Collocated Actuator/Sensor Structures via Consensus Positive Position Feedback

Ehsan Omidi, Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9016

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Topics: Actuators , Feedback , Sensors , Vibration control , Control equipment , Control systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Failure , Multi-agent systems , Robustness

Nonlinear Vibration Reduction in Smart Structures Using Nonlinear Integral Resonant Controller

Ehsan Omidi, Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9019

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Topics: Control equipment , Nonlinear vibration , Resonance , Smart structures , Closed loop systems , Vibration , Computer simulation , Damping , Excitation , Feedback

Reduced Plate Model Used for 2D Traveling Wave Propagation

V. V. N. Sriram Malladi, Mohammad Albakri, Pablo A. Tarazaga, Serkan Gugercin

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9020

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Topics: Traveling waves , Degrees of freedom , Steady state , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Finite element model , Interpolation , Oscillations , Wave propagation

Cumulative Second Harmonics in a Nonlinear Transversely Isotropic Plate

Jinling Zhao, Vamshi K. Chillara, Hwanjeong Cho, Jinhao Qiu, Cliff J. Lissenden

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9023

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Topics: Computer simulation , Plates (structures) , Tensors , Waves

Sensorless Force Control Interface for DEAP Stack-Actuators

Thorben Hoffstadt, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9044

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Topics: Actuators , Force control , Transducers , Conducting polymers , Deformation , Density , Electronics , Feedforward control , Force measurement , Haptics

Postbuckling Behavior of Axially-Compressed Strips With Discrete Rigid Constraints: A Numerical Study

Suihan Liu, Nan Hu, Rigoberto Burgueño

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9050

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Topics: Strips , Design , Buckling , Engineering prototypes , Computer simulation , Energy harvesting , Finite element methods , Kinetic energy

Effect of Switch Delays on Piezoelectric-Based Semi-Active Vibration Reduction Techniques

Christopher R. Kelley, Jeffrey L. Kauffman

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9051

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Topics: Delays , Switches , Vibration , Damping , Boundary-value problems , Cycles , Design , Inductors , Piezoelectric transducers , Resistors

A Novel Safety Brake System Based on Magneto-Rheological Fluids

Dongwon Yun, Jeong-Hoi Koo, Sunghwi Lee, Byungin Kim

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9053

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Topics: Brakes , Fluids , Rheology , Safety , Permanent magnets , Disks , Rotation , Springs , Stators , Torque

A Real-Time Simulation for Path Planning in Needle Insertion Tasks

Bardia Konh, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2015; V001T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9086

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Topics: Needles , Path planning , Simulation , Biological tissues , Computer simulation , Computer software , Damage , Errors , Fluids , Shape memory alloys