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ASME 2016 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 28–30, 2016

Stowe, Vermont, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5048-0

In This Volume

Multifunctional Materials (19)
Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (15)
Integrated System Design and Implementation (15)
Structural Health Monitoring (21)

Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring

Multifunctional Materials

Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive Polymer and Magnetoactive Elastomer Based Actuation for Origami-Inspired Folding

Wei Zhang, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9053

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive Polymer and Magnetoactive Elastomer Based Actuation for Origami-Inspired Folding

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Elastomers , Finite element analysis , Origami-inspired design , Computer software , Displacement , Engineering systems and industry applications , Magnetic fields , Shapes , Simulation

Conformal Growth of Textured Barium Titanate Films on Patterned Silicon Wafer

Zhi Zhou, Brendan A. Patterson, Christopher C. Bowland, Mohammad H. Malakooti, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9073

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View Articletitled, Conformal Growth of Textured Barium Titanate Films on Patterned Silicon Wafer

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Topics: Architecture , Crystals , Design , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscopy , Nanowires , Scanning electron microscopy , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors

Reduced Radius of Curvature Nitinol-on-Pt Bimorph Actuators Based on Reversible Shape Memory Effect

Cory R. Knick, Gabriel L. Smith, Merric D. Srour, Christopher J. Morris

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9081

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View Articletitled, Reduced Radius of Curvature Nitinol-on-Pt Bimorph Actuators Based on Reversible Shape Memory Effect

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Topics: Actuators , Nickel titanium alloys , Shape memory effects , Cantilevers , Semiconductor wafers , Microelectromechanical systems , Phase transitions , Stress , Crystallization , Design

Inflatable Octet-Truss Structures

M. G. Robertson, J. Haseltine, S. Tawfick

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9090

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View Articletitled, Inflatable Octet-Truss Structures

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Topics: Trusses (Building) , Stiffness , Actuators , Shells , Fibers , Geometry , Pressure , Kinematics , Muscle , Artificial limbs

Cured Shapes and Snap-Through Loads Analysis of Bi-Stable Polyimide Film Hybrid Composite Laminates

Jianqiang Hu, Fuhong Dai

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9101

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View Articletitled, Cured Shapes and Snap-Through Loads Analysis of Bi-Stable Polyimide Film Hybrid Composite Laminates

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Topics: Composite materials , Laminates , Shapes , Stress , Flexible electronics , Bearings , Chemical properties , Finite element analysis , Sensors

Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators

Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9107

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View Articletitled, Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Electrodes , Evaporation , Breakdown (Electricity) , Electric fields , Capacitance , Construction , Design , Electromechanical effects

The Application Potentials of Shape Memory Alloys in Hand Tools

Sven Langbein, Alexander Czechowicz, Frank Zobel, Peter Dültgen

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9124

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View Articletitled, The Application Potentials of Shape Memory Alloys in Hand Tools

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Topics: Hand tools , Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Design , Feedback , Haptics , Wire

Optimized Parameters for Synthesis of BaTiO₃ Films With High Electromechanical Coupling

Zhi Zhou, Christopher C. Bowland, Brendan A. Patterson, Mohammad H. Malakooti, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9126

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View Articletitled, Optimized Parameters for Synthesis of BaTiO3 Films With High Electromechanical Coupling

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Topics: Optimization

Dielectric Properties of Dielectrophoretically Aligned ZnO-PDMS Composites

Md Abdulla Al Masud, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9128

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View Articletitled, Dielectric Properties of Dielectrophoretically Aligned ZnO-PDMS Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Electric fields , Rods , Elastomers , Electrical properties , Anisotropy , Biocompatibility , Chain , Hardening (Curing)

Parametric Analysis of Piezoelectric Metamaterial With LC Shunt Circuit

Jiawen Xu, Shilong Li, J. Tang

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A010https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9153

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View Articletitled, Parametric Analysis of Piezoelectric Metamaterial With LC Shunt Circuit

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Topics: Circuits , Metamaterials , Acoustics , Energy gap , Modeling , Piezoelectric transducers , Resonance , Transducers , Waves

Investigating Secondary Equilibration in Thermoplastic Ionomers Under a Thermo-Electric Field

Prasant Vijayaraghavan, Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A011https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9161

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View Articletitled, Investigating Secondary Equilibration in Thermoplastic Ionomers Under a Thermo-Electric Field

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Topics: Cooling , Differential scanning calorimetry , Electric fields , Heating , Infrared spectroscopy , Polymers , Reflectance , Temperature , Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of an Origami-Inspired Optical Shield for the Starshade Spacecraft

Landen Bowen, Brian Trease, Mary Frecker, Timothy Simpson

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A012https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9172

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of an Origami-Inspired Optical Shield for the Starshade Spacecraft

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Origami-inspired design , Space vehicles , Design , Dynamic models , Geometry , Satellites , Stiffness , Visualization

Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Sherif M. Daghash, Osman E. Ozbulut

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A013https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9174

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View Articletitled, Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

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Topics: Fibers , Polymer composites , Shape memory alloys , Composite materials , Corrosion resistance , Deformation , Polymers , Alloys , Brittleness , Energy dissipation

On the Modeling and Experimental Validation of Multi-Field Polymer-Based Bimorphs

Anil Erol, Sarah Masters, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A014https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9178

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View Articletitled, On the Modeling and Experimental Validation of Multi-Field Polymer-Based Bimorphs

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Topics: Modeling , Polymers , Deformation , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Shapes , Smart materials , Density , Differential equations , Displacement

Nonlinear Piezoelectric Material Properties and Non-Uniform Poling in a Flexible Electro-Active Composite Finite Element Model

Joseph Calogero, Hassene Ben Atitallah, Nicholas Wyckoff, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A015https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9180

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View Articletitled, Nonlinear Piezoelectric Material Properties and Non-Uniform Poling in a Flexible Electro-Active Composite Finite Element Model

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element model , Piezoelectric materials , Electric fields , Electrodes , Fibers , Ceramics , Constitutive equations , Electrical properties , Epoxy adhesives

Graphene Nanoplatelets-Based Self-Sensing Cementitious Composites

Zhangfan Jiang, Osman E. Ozbulut, Devin K. Harris

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A016https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9188

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View Articletitled, Graphene Nanoplatelets-Based Self-Sensing Cementitious Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Graphene , Cements (Adhesives) , Fillers (Materials) , Mortar , Carbon , Carbon black pigments , Carbon nanotubes , Electrical properties , Electrical resistivity

Realization of Origami-Inspired Smart Structures Using Electroactive Polymer (EAP)

Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A017https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9202

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View Articletitled, Realization of Origami-Inspired Smart Structures Using Electroactive Polymer (EAP)

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Origami-inspired design , Smart structures , Electric fields , Actuators , Shapes , Active materials , Kinematics

Application of Auxetic Polymeric Structures for Body Protection

Chulho Yang, Hitesh D. Vora, Young B. Chang

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A018https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9208

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View Articletitled, Application of Auxetic Polymeric Structures for Body Protection

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Topics: Absorption , Adaptive structures , Biomedicine , Bullets , Design , Finite element analysis , Fittings , Fracture toughness , Honeycomb structures , Hooke's law

Characterization of Adaptive Magnetoelastic Metamaterials Under Applied Magnetic Fields

Ryan L. Harne, Zhangxian Deng, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2016; V001T01A019https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9252

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Adaptive Magnetoelastic Metamaterials Under Applied Magnetic Fields

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Metamaterials , Elastomers , Anisotropy , Collapse , Stiffness , Vibration , Architecture , Magnetic particles , Noise control

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

Sensitivity Analysis for a Quantum Informed Ferroelectric Energy Model

Lider S. Leon, Ralph C. Smith, William S. Oates, Paul Miles

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9035

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis for a Quantum Informed Ferroelectric Energy Model

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Topics: Sensitivity analysis , Density functional theory

Methods for Measuring the Life of the MFC as Sensor and Actuator at High Temperature

Akash Pandey, Arockiarajan Arunachalakasi

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9047

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View Articletitled, Methods for Measuring the Life of the MFC as Sensor and Actuator at High Temperature

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Topics: Actuators , High temperature , Sensors , Temperature , Cantilever beams , Cantilevers , Composite materials , Deflection , Fatigue , Fatigue life

Dynamic Simulation of Dielectric Elastomer Actuated Multibody Systems

T. Schlögl, S. Leyendecker

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9110

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Simulation of Dielectric Elastomer Actuated Multibody Systems

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Topics: Elastomers , Multibody systems , Simulation , Muscle , Approximation , Degrees of freedom , Differential algebraic equations , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Humanoid robots

Invariant Representation of Wave Propagation Properties for a Mono-Coupled Electro-Mechanical Periodic Structure

Edoardo Belloni, Francesco Braghin, Gabriele Cazzulani, Mattia Cenedese

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9117

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View Articletitled, Invariant Representation of Wave Propagation Properties for a Mono-Coupled Electro-Mechanical Periodic Structure

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Topics: Periodic structures , Wave propagation , Energy gap , Circuits , Design , Filtration , Metamaterials , Optics , Robustness , Waves

Experimental Characterization of the Dynamics of VO₂-Based MEMS Mirrors

David Torres, Tongyu Wang, Jun Zhang, Sarah Dooley, Xiaobo Tan, Nelson Sepúlveda

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9129

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View Articletitled, Experimental Characterization of the Dynamics of VO2-Based MEMS Mirrors

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Experimental characterization , Microelectromechanical systems , Mirrors , Frequency response , Design , Displacement , Resonance , Trains

Characterization of Ni-Mn-Ga Shape Memory Single Crystals for Magnetic Properties and Magnetic Field Induced Shear and Normal Strains

Jademond Kiang, Liyong Tong

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9133

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Ni-Mn-Ga Shape Memory Single Crystals for Magnetic Properties and Magnetic Field Induced Shear and Normal Strains

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Topics: Crystals , Magnetic fields , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Prisms (Optics) , Aluminum , Anisotropy , Displacement , Magnetization , Materials properties

Electromechanical Behavior and Microstructure of Highly Sensitive Polyaniline/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Composite Piezo-Resistive Materials

Indu Chanchal Polpaya, C. Lakshmana Rao, Susy Varughese

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9163

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View Articletitled, Electromechanical Behavior and Microstructure of Highly Sensitive Polyaniline/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Composite Piezo-Resistive Materials

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Topics: Composite materials , Electromechanical effects , Particulate matter , Carbon , Conducting polymers , Gages , Metallic composites , Nanostructures , Percolation theory , Reliability

Heating and Loading Paths to Optimize the Performance of Trained Shape Memory Alloy Torsional Actuators

Douglas E. Nicholson, Micheal A. Bass, James H. Mabe, Othmane Benafan, Santo A. Padula, II, Raj Vaidyanathan

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9185

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View Articletitled, Heating and Loading Paths to Optimize the Performance of Trained Shape Memory Alloy Torsional Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Heating , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Texture (Materials) , Deformation , Design , Manufacturing , Neutron diffraction , Nickel titanium alloys

Noise Reduction in a High Lift Wing Using SMAs: Computational Fluid-Structural Analysis

William Scholten, Ryan Patterson, Darren Hartl, Thomas Strganac, Jeff Volpi, Quentin Chapelon, Travis Turner

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9196

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View Articletitled, Noise Reduction in a High Lift Wing Using SMAs: Computational Fluid-Structural Analysis

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Topics: Fluids , Noise control , Wings , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid structure interaction , Noise (Sound) , Aircraft , Deformation , Fillers (Materials)

Influence of VO₂ Thin Film Coatings on the Performance of Integrated MEMS Bridges and Cantilevers

Yunqi Cao, David Torres, Tongyu Wang, Nelson Sepúlveda

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A010https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9217

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View Articletitled, Influence of VO2 Thin Film Coatings on the Performance of Integrated MEMS Bridges and Cantilevers

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Cantilevers , Coatings , Microelectromechanical systems , Thin films , Phase transitions , Compressive stress , Electrical properties , Silicon , Stress

2-Scale Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of Piezoresistive and Damage Response in Polymer Nanocomposite Bonded Explosive

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

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A011https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9234

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View Articletitled, 2-Scale Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of Piezoresistive and Damage Response in Polymer Nanocomposite Bonded Explosive

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

Coupled Electromechanical Peristatic Simulation of Deformation and Damage Sensing in Granular Materials

Naveen Prakash, Gary D. Seidel

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A012https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9235

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View Articletitled, Coupled Electromechanical Peristatic Simulation of Deformation and Damage Sensing in Granular Materials

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Topics: Damage , Deformation , Granular materials , Simulation , Explosives , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Ignition

Modeling Nanocomposite Piezoresistive Response With Electromechanical Cohesive Zone Material Point Method

Adarsh K. Chaurasia, Gary D. Seidel

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A013https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9236

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View Articletitled, Modeling Nanocomposite Piezoresistive Response With Electromechanical Cohesive Zone Material Point Method

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Deformation , Electrons , Errors , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Nanocomposites

Stiffness Tuning of NiTi Implants Through Aging

Narges Shayesteh Moghaddam, Amirhesam Amerinatanzi, Soheil Saedi, Ali Sadi Turabi, Haluk Karaca, Mohammad Elahinia

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A014https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9289

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View Articletitled, Stiffness Tuning of NiTi Implants Through Aging

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Stiffness , Bone , Failure , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Porosity , Temperature , Absorption , Additive manufacturing , Alloys

Modeling Approach for the Electrodynamics of Multilayer DE Stack-Transducers

Thorben Hoffstadt, Philip Meier, Jürgen Maas

SMASIS 2016; V001T02A015https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9327

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View Articletitled, Modeling Approach for the Electrodynamics of Multilayer DE Stack-Transducers

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Topics: Electrodynamics , Modeling , Transducers , Design , Capacitance , Circuits , Elastomers , Electrodes , Network models , Partial differential equations

Integrated System Design and Implementation

Modular SMA-Based Bi-Directional Rotational Actuator

Paul Motzki, Rouven Britz, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9017

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View Articletitled, Modular SMA-Based Bi-Directional Rotational Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Construction , Weight (Mass) , Design , Combustion , Density , Dimensions , Engines , Machinery , Motors

Analysis and Design of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Arm to Replicate Human Biomechanics

Cody Wright, Onur Bilgen

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9018

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Design of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Arm to Replicate Human Biomechanics

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Topics: Biomechanics , Design , Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Muscle , Stress-strain curves , Wire , Degrees of freedom , Kinematic analysis , Kinematics

Modeling of Smart Heat Pump Using Thermoelectric and Electrocaloric Materials

Dudong Feng, Shi-chune Yao, Tian Zhang, Qiming Zhang

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9033

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Smart Heat Pump Using Thermoelectric and Electrocaloric Materials

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Topics: Heat pumps , Modeling , Temperature , Cooling , Electric current , Electronics , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat

Articulating Turbine Rotor Blade Concept for Improved Off-Design Performance of Gas Turbine Engines

Muthuvel Murugan, Anindya Ghoshal, Fei Xu, Ming-Chen Hsu, Yuri Bazilevs, Luis Bravo, Kevin Kerner

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9045

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View Articletitled, Articulating Turbine Rotor Blade Concept for Improved Off-Design Performance of Gas Turbine Engines

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Topics: Blades , Design , Gas turbines , Rotors , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbine blades , Geometry , Advanced materials , Army

On the Development of an SMA Based Rear Mirror Folding Actuator

Alexander Czechowicz, Fabian Hoffmann, Sven Langbein, Peter Dültgen, Romeo Wieczorek

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9119

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View Articletitled, On the Development of an SMA Based Rear Mirror Folding Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Mirrors , Gears , Automobiles , Engines , Motors , Automotive industry , Electric motors , Noise (Sound) , Rotation

Droop Nose With Elastic Skin

Johannes Riemenschneider, Martin Radestock, Srinivas Vasista, Oliver Huxdorf, Hans Peter Monner

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9130

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View Articletitled, Droop Nose With Elastic Skin

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Topics: Skin , Shapes , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Wings , Airfoils , Manufacturing , Optimization , Aviation , Chords (Trusses)

Flight Test of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Adaptive Trailing Edge Flap

F. T. Calkins, J. H. Mabe

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9141

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View Articletitled, Flight Test of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Adaptive Trailing Edge Flap

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Topics: Flight , Shape memory alloys , Aircraft , Actuators , Wings , Design , Aviation , Collaboration , Emissions , Fuels

Measurement of Flapping Wing Deformation Using Piezoelectric Modal Sensors

Jason Tran, Christopher G. Cameron, Jayant Sirohi

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9160

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Flapping Wing Deformation Using Piezoelectric Modal Sensors

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Topics: Deformation , Sensors , Wings , Carbon fibers , Construction , Errors , Excitation , Gages , Modal analysis , Robustness

Design and Prototyping of a Wearable Assistive Tool for Hand Rehabilitation Using Shape Memory Alloys

A. Hadi, K. Alipour, S. Kazeminasab, A. Amerinatanzi, M. Elahinia

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9166

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View Articletitled, Design and Prototyping of a Wearable Assistive Tool for Hand Rehabilitation Using Shape Memory Alloys

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Topics: Design , Shape memory alloys , Tendons , Actuators , Wire , Accidents , Composite materials , Deflection , Degrees of freedom , Displacement

Engineering Design Tools for Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: CASMART Collaborative Best Practices and Case Studies

Robert W. Wheeler, Othmane Benafan, Xiujie Gao, Frederick T. Calkins, Zahra Ghanbari, Garrison Hommer, Dimitris Lagoudas, Andrew Petersen, Jennifer M. Pless, Aaron P. Stebner, Travis L. Turner

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9183

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View Articletitled, Engineering Design Tools for Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: CASMART Collaborative Best Practices and Case Studies

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Topics: Actuators , Engineering design , Shape memory alloys , Design , Modeling , Stress , Solar cell arrays , Deformation , Engineering models , Engineering prototypes

A Novel DC Current Sensor Using SMA Controlled Piezoelectric Bimorph Cantilever

Suresh Kaluvan, Haifeng Zhang

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A011https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9239

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View Articletitled, A Novel DC Current Sensor Using SMA Controlled Piezoelectric Bimorph Cantilever

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Topics: Cantilevers , Sensors , Resonance , Wire , Cantilever beams , Electric current , Piezoelectric actuators , Shapes , Stiffness , Circuits

Analysis of FBG Sensors Data for Pipeline Monitoring

Antonio Paolozzi, Ferdinando Felli, Cristian Vendittozzi, Claudio Paris, Hiroshi Asanuma

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A012https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9260

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View Articletitled, Analysis of FBG Sensors Data for Pipeline Monitoring

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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings , Pipelines , Sensors , Damage , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Transducers , Drilling , Drills (Tools) , Earthquakes

Polydopamine Coating for Thermal Insulation of Shape Memory Alloy Wires

Mohammad Sahlabadi, Yao Zhao, Kyle Jezler, David Gardell, Harold H. Lee, Fei Ren, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A013https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9265

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View Articletitled, Polydopamine Coating for Thermal Insulation of Shape Memory Alloy Wires

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Shape memory alloys , Thermal insulation , Wire , Nickel titanium alloys , Biological tissues , Temperature , Needles , Damage

Freeform Extrusion Fabrication of Advanced Ceramic Components With Embedded Sapphire Optical Fiber Sensors

Amir Ghazanfari, Wenbin Li, Ming C. Leu, Jeremy Watts, Yiyang Zhuang, Jie Huang

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A014https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9270

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View Articletitled, Freeform Extrusion Fabrication of Advanced Ceramic Components With Embedded Sapphire Optical Fiber Sensors

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Topics: Extruding , Fiber optic sensors , Industrial ceramics , Manufacturing , Sapphire , Sensors , Fibers , Drying , Additive manufacturing , Binders (Materials)

Systematic Design of a Piezo-Electric Stack Energy Harvester From Walking Locomotion

Siddharth Balasubramanian, Haili Liu, Ya Wang

SMASIS 2016; V001T04A015https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9306

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View Articletitled, Systematic Design of a Piezo-Electric Stack Energy Harvester From Walking Locomotion

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Simulation , Alloy steel , Electronics , Engineering prototypes , Excitation , Kinetic energy , Manufacturing

Structural Health Monitoring

Estimation of Elastic Parameters of Sandwich Composite Plates Using a Gradient Based Finite Element Model Updating Approach

Subhajit Mondal, Sushanta Chakraborty, Nilanjan Mitra

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9005

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Elastic Parameters of Sandwich Composite Plates Using a Gradient Based Finite Element Model Updating Approach

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element model , Plates (structures) , Dynamic response , Damage , Materials properties , Elastic moduli , Glass reinforced plastics , Inverse problems , Maintainability

Interface Waves in Hybrid Metal-Composite Structures

Mohammadreza Jahanbin, Sridhar Santhanam, Jeong-Beom Ihn

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9007

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View Articletitled, Interface Waves in Hybrid Metal-Composite Structures

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Topics: Metallic composites , Waves , Composite materials , Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Anisotropy , Bonding , Computer simulation , Damage assessment , Finite element model

Scattering of Lamb Waves by a Cylindrical Mass Attached to the Surface of a Plate

Andrew Golato, Sridhar Santhanam, Fauzia Ahmad, Moeness G. Amin

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9008

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View Articletitled, Scattering of Lamb Waves by a Cylindrical Mass Attached to the Surface of a Plate

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Topics: Scattering (Physics) , Waves , Bessel functions , Cylinders , Flaw detection , Linear systems , Plate theory , Structural health monitoring

Strain Estimation From Conductivity Changes in Piezoresistive Nanocomposites

T. N. Tallman

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9012

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View Articletitled, Strain Estimation From Conductivity Changes in Piezoresistive Nanocomposites

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Nanocomposites , Structural health monitoring , Composite materials , Damage , Extended irreversible thermodynamics , Carbon , Finite element methods , Imaging , Impedance (Electricity)

Damage Precursors in Individual Microfibers

Daniel P. Cole, Todd C. Henry, Frank Gardea, Robert Haynes

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9013

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View Articletitled, Damage Precursors in Individual Microfibers

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Topics: Damage , Polyester fibers , Atomic force microscopy , Fibers , Composite materials , Carbon fibers , Modeling , Nanoindentation , Nanoscale phenomena , Stress

Nanocomposite Fabric Sensors for Monitoring Inflatable and Deployable Space Structures

Long Wang, Sumit Gupta, Kenneth J. Loh, Helen S. Koo

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9029

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View Articletitled, Nanocomposite Fabric Sensors for Monitoring Inflatable and Deployable Space Structures

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Sensors , Space frame structures , Textiles , Damage , Structural health monitoring , Electrical resistivity , Extended irreversible thermodynamics , Aerospace industry , Algorithms

Characterization and Localization of Sub-Surface Structural Features Using Non-Contact Tomography

Sumit Gupta, Kenneth J. Loh

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9030

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View Articletitled, Characterization and Localization of Sub-Surface Structural Features Using Non-Contact Tomography

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Topics: Blades , Capacitance , Composite materials , Computer simulation , Damage , Delamination , Electric fields , Electrical properties , Electrodes , Fracture (Materials)

Mechanoluminescence Based Structural Health Monitoring Technique for Elastomeric Components

Srivatsava Krishnan, Vishnubaba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9054

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View Articletitled, Mechanoluminescence Based Structural Health Monitoring Technique for Elastomeric Components

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Emissions , Failure , Stress , Visualization , Algorithms , Composite materials , Crystals , Cycles , Light emission

Public Participatory Integrity Monitoring of the Great Wall Based on Smart Phones

Xuefeng Zhao, Niannian Wang, Linan Wang, Yan Yu, Mingchu Li, Jinping Ou

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9065

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View Articletitled, Public Participatory Integrity Monitoring of the Great Wall Based on Smart Phones

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Topics: Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Monitoring systems

Feasibility Study for Vision-Based Cable Force Measurement Using Smartphone

Xuefeng Zhao, Kwang Ri, Yan Yu, Chunil Kang, Mingchu Li, Jinping Ou

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A010https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9066

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View Articletitled, Feasibility Study for Vision-Based Cable Force Measurement Using Smartphone

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Topics: Cables , Force measurement , Vibration , Accelerometers , Cable-stayed bridges , Construction , Damage

Bridge Inspection and Management System Based on Smart Phone

Yanbing Ding, Ruicong Han, Hao Liu, Shengyuan Li, Xuefeng Zhao, Yan Yu

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A011https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9067

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View Articletitled, Bridge Inspection and Management System Based on Smart Phone

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Inspection , Errors , Computer software , Computers , Decision making , Disasters , Emergencies , Emergency management , Optical quality control

A Single Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor for the Simultaneous Measurement of Strain and Temperature

Abhay K. Singh, Haiying Huang, Yupeng Zhu, Ming Han

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A012https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9089

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View Articletitled, A Single Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor for the Simultaneous Measurement of Strain and Temperature

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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Strain measurement , Temperature , Wavelength , Coating processes , Coatings

Emergency Communication and Quick Seismic Damage Investigation Based on Smartphone

Ruicong Han, Yan Yu, Xuefeng Zhao, Deli Peng, Quanhua Guan, Mingchu Li, Jinping Ou

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A013https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9094

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View Articletitled, Emergency Communication and Quick Seismic Damage Investigation Based on Smartphone

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Topics: Damage , Emergencies , Disasters , Emergency response

Carbon Nanotube Doping Effect on Structure and Optical Properties of Poly(3-Hexylthiophene) Tensile Strain Sensing Thin Films

Donghyeon Ryu

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A014https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9099

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View Articletitled, Carbon Nanotube Doping Effect on Structure and Optical Properties of Poly(3-Hexylthiophene) Tensile Strain Sensing Thin Films

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Thin films , Energy harvesting , Reflectometers , Spin coating , Strain sensors , Structural health monitoring , X-rays

A Performance Prediction for Fe-Ga Magnetostrictive Strain Sensor

JinHyeong Yoo

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A015https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9140

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View Articletitled, A Performance Prediction for Fe-Ga Magnetostrictive Strain Sensor

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Topics: Strain sensors , Stress , Strips , Tension , Sensors , Compression , Permeability , Steel , Alloys , Bone

Carbon Fiber Composite Beam Damage Model Identification

Alexander H. Pesch, Ryan J. Madden, Richard E. Martin, Jerzy T. Sawicki

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A016https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9182

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View Articletitled, Carbon Fiber Composite Beam Damage Model Identification

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Composite building materials , Damage , Carbon reinforced plastics , Control equipment , Composite materials , Curve fitting , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors

Damage Detection With Guided Waves and Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Arrays

Xiaoyi Sun, Zhenhua Tian, Bin Lin, Lingyu Yu

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A017https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9204

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View Articletitled, Damage Detection With Guided Waves and Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Arrays

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Topics: Damage , Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Waves , Algorithms , Structural health monitoring , Aluminum plate , Delays , Imaging , Optical fiber

Locate Damage Based on Change in Structural Shape Calculated From Uniform Load Surface

Guirong Yan, Jianxin Zu, Yi Zhao, Yan Xiao

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A018https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9213

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View Articletitled, Locate Damage Based on Change in Structural Shape Calculated From Uniform Load Surface

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Topics: Damage , Shapes , Stress , Computer simulation , Displacement , Displacement measurement , Domes (Structural elements) , Manufacturing , Safety , Shells

Dispersion in Nonlinear Plates: Amplitude Dependent Lamb Waves

Pawel Packo, Michael J. Leamy

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A019https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9244

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View Articletitled, Dispersion in Nonlinear Plates: Amplitude Dependent Lamb Waves

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Waves , Dispersion (Optics) , Approximation , Computer simulation , Resonance , Wave propagation

Active Sensing and Damage Classification for Wave Energy Converter Structural Composites

Kevin Farinholt, Michael Desrosiers, Mark Kim, Fritz Friedersdorf, Stephen Adams, Peter Beling

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A020https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9258

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View Articletitled, Active Sensing and Damage Classification for Wave Energy Converter Structural Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Wave energy converters , Manufacturing , Delamination , Fatigue damage , Laminates , Stress , Waves , Composite building materials

Application of Low-Cost Sensors for Estimation of Reference-Free Displacements Under Dynamic Loading for Railroad Bridges Safety

Jose A. Gomez, Ali I. Ozdagli, Fernando Moreu

SMASIS 2016; V001T05A021https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9294

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View Articletitled, Application of Low-Cost Sensors for Estimation of Reference-Free Displacements Under Dynamic Loading for Railroad Bridges Safety

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Railroads , Safety , Sensors , Accelerometers , Structural health monitoring , Actuators , Instrumentation , Monitoring systems

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