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ASME 2018 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 10–12, 2018

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5195-1

In This Volume

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (16)
Structural Health Monitoring (17)
Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems (16)
Energy Harvesting (16)
Emerging Technologies (14)

Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

Flexible 3-D Printed Circuits and Sensors

Trevor Mamer, David Gonzales, Brittany Newell, Jose Garcia, Daniel Leon-Salas, Angello Vindrola, Taylor Zigon

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7952

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View Articletitled, Flexible 3-D Printed Circuits and Sensors

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Topics: Circuits , Sensors , Conducting polymers , Additive manufacturing , Manufacturing , Actuators , Creativity , Design , Electric fields , Energy harvesting

Mechanical Iris Stretcher for Electroactive Polymers

Jose A. Romo-Estrada, Brittany Newell, Jose Garcia

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7964

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Iris Stretcher for Electroactive Polymers

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Electric fields , Torque , Aerospace industry , Bioengineering , Control equipment , Dielectric materials , Elastomers , Electrodes , Electronics

A New Rheological Model of Magnetorheological Fluids for CFD: Comparison and Validation

Muaz Kemerli, Tahsin Engin, Zekeriya Parlak

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7984

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View Articletitled, A New Rheological Model of Magnetorheological Fluids for CFD: Comparison and Validation

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Magnetic fluids , Rheology , Fluids , Dampers , Brakes , Computer simulation , Control algorithms , Damping , Design

Nonlocal Modeling and Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors in Thermal Environment

Seyedeh Sepideh Ghaffari, Samantha Ceballes, Abdessattar Abdelkefi

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7987

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View Articletitled, Nonlocal Modeling and Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors in Thermal Environment

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Topics: Carbon , Modeling , Nanotubes , Sensors , Carbon nanotubes , Buckling , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Hamilton's principle , Stress

A Chemo-Mechatronic Origami Device for Chemical Sensing

Chang Liu, Conor M. Gomes, Kevin J. McDonald, Leila F. Deravi, Samuel M. Felton

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8005

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View Articletitled, A Chemo-Mechatronic Origami Device for Chemical Sensing

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Topics: Aluminum , Circuits , Design , Geometry , Hydrogels , Laminates , Manufacturing , Proteins , Sensors , Signals

3-D Printing of Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Characterization of Dielectric Flexible Materials

David Gonzalez, Brittany Newell, Jose Garcia, Lucas Noble, Trevor Mamer

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8011

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View Articletitled, 3-D Printing of Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Characterization of Dielectric Flexible Materials

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Topics: Actuators , Additive manufacturing , Conducting polymers , Dielectric materials , Printing , Stress , Adaptive structures , Displacement , Electrodes , Manufacturing

A Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for Polycrystalline Shape Memory Alloys Under Large Strains Combined With Large Rotations

Lei Xu, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8050

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View Articletitled, A Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for Polycrystalline Shape Memory Alloys Under Large Strains Combined With Large Rotations

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Shape memory alloys , Deformation , Actuators , Torque , Active materials , Alloys , Creep , Density , Intermetallic compounds

Modeling of Internal Damage Evolution During Actuation Fatigue in Shape Memory Alloys

Francis R. Phillips, Daniel Martin, Dimitris C. Lagoudas, Robert W. Wheeler

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8068

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Internal Damage Evolution During Actuation Fatigue in Shape Memory Alloys

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Topics: Damage , Fatigue , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Phase transitions , Constitutive equations , Fracture (Materials) , High cycle fatigue , Low cycle fatigue , X-rays

Towards High Turndown Ratio Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Morphing Radiators

Patrick Walgren, Othmane Benafan, Lisa Erickson, Darren Hartl

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8091

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View Articletitled, Towards High Turndown Ratio Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Morphing Radiators

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Topics: Alloys , Shapes , Heat , Temperature , Control systems , Engineering prototypes , Active materials , Actuators , Computer simulation , Design

An Adaptive Structure Topology Optimization Approach Applied to Vertebral Bone Architecture

Anthony A. DiCarlo, John A. Gallagher

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8131

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View Articletitled, An Adaptive Structure Topology Optimization Approach Applied to Vertebral Bone Architecture

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Topics: Adaptive structures , Bone , Optimization , Topology , Elastic moduli , Density , Materials properties , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Geometry

Prediction of Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Material Functionality

Brittany Newell, Jose Garcia, Angello Vindrola

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8166

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Material Functionality

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Topics: Actuators , Additive manufacturing , Conducting polymers , Deformation , Dielectric materials , Disks , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Polymers , Pressure

Experimental Exploration of Post Constrained Recovery Mechanics of NiTi

Muhammad Istiaque Haider, Ameralys Correa, Afsaneh Moghadam, Xiaojun Yan, Nathan Salowitz

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8168

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View Articletitled, Experimental Exploration of Post Constrained Recovery Mechanics of NiTi

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Low temperature , Stress , Finishes , Residual stresses , Wire , Actuators , Density , Geometry , Nickel

Crack Growth Behavior in NiTi Shape Memory Alloys Under Mode-I Isothermal Loading: Effect of Stress State

Behrouz Haghgouyan, Ibrahim Karaman, Sameer Jape, Alexandros Solomou, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8190

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View Articletitled, Crack Growth Behavior in NiTi Shape Memory Alloys Under Mode-I Isothermal Loading: Effect of Stress State

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Nickel titanium alloys , Stress , Finite element analysis , Displacement , Plane strain , Boundary-value problems , Constitutive equations , Nickel , Shape memory alloys

Diffusion-Resistant Coating for Harsh Environment Application of Piezoelectric Actuators

Christian Behr, Peter Wierach, Michael Sinapius

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8234

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View Articletitled, Diffusion-Resistant Coating for Harsh Environment Application of Piezoelectric Actuators

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Diffusion (Physics) , Piezoelectric actuators , Actuators , Chemical vapor deposition , Epoxy resins , Service life (Equipment) , Water , Airfoils

Plane Strain Sliding Contact Between a Rigid Cylinder and a Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Alloy Half-Space

Ralston Fernandes, James G. Boyd, Dimitris C. Lagoudas, Sami El-Borgi

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8243

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View Articletitled, Plane Strain Sliding Contact Between a Rigid Cylinder and a Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Alloy Half-Space

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Topics: Cylinders , Plane strain , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Temperature , Alloys , Constitutive equations , Elastic half space , Finishes , Finite element methods

Viscoelastic Eshelby Analysis of Cardiomyocyte Contraction in the Cell-in-Gel System

Mohammad Kazemi-Lari, John Shaw, Alan Wineman, Rafael Shimkunas, Leighton Izu, Ye Chen-Izu

SMASIS 2018; V002T02A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8244

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View Articletitled, Viscoelastic Eshelby Analysis of Cardiomyocyte Contraction in the Cell-in-Gel System

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Topics: Geometry , Hydrogels , Stiffness , Stress , Viscoelasticity

Structural Health Monitoring

Damage Precursor Assessment in Aerospace Structural Materials

Daniel P. Cole, Todd C. Henry, Ke An, Yan Chen, Robert A. Haynes

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7908

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View Articletitled, Damage Precursor Assessment in Aerospace Structural Materials

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Damage , Fatigue , Stress , Cycles , Inspection , Nucleation (Physics) , Tension , Aluminum alloys , Durability

Practical Considerations for Sliding Mode Observers for High-Rate Structural Health Monitoring

Bryan Joyce, Jacob Dodson, Jonathan Hong, Simon Laflamme

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7936

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View Articletitled, Practical Considerations for Sliding Mode Observers for High-Rate Structural Health Monitoring

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Damage , Computation , Degrees of freedom , Noise (Sound) , Nonlinear systems , Robustness

Application of Entropy in Crack Identification at Welding Joint With a New Smart Coating Sensor

Xin Wang, Nan Wu

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7951

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View Articletitled, Application of Entropy in Crack Identification at Welding Joint With a New Smart Coating Sensor

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Entropy , Fracture (Materials) , Sensors , Welding , Signals , Finite element model , Composite materials , Damage

On the Development of Tensorial Deformation-Resistivity Constitutive Relations in Conductive Nanofiller-Modified Composites

G. M. Koo, T. N. Tallman

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7965

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View Articletitled, On the Development of Tensorial Deformation-Resistivity Constitutive Relations in Conductive Nanofiller-Modified Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Electrical resistivity , Structural health monitoring , Elastic constants , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Tensors

Hybrid Algorithm for Structural Health Monitoring of High-Rate Systems

Jonathan Hong, Simon Laflamme, Liang Cao, Bryan Joyce, Jacob Dodson

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7977

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Algorithm for Structural Health Monitoring of High-Rate Systems

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Topics: Aircraft , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Dampers , Deformation , Degrees of freedom , Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Excitation , Failure

Distributed Strain Sensing Using Carbon Nanotube Thin Films and Electrical Time-Domain Reflectometry

Bo Mi Lee, Kenneth J. Loh, Francesco Lanza di Scalea

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7997

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View Articletitled, Distributed Strain Sensing Using Carbon Nanotube Thin Films and Electrical Time-Domain Reflectometry

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Thin films , Signals , Transmission lines , Damage , Polymers , Sensors , Deformation , Maintainability , Nondestructive evaluation

Damage Detection in Nanofiller-Modified Composites With External Circuitry via Resonant Frequency Shifts

T. N. Tallman

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8008

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View Articletitled, Damage Detection in Nanofiller-Modified Composites With External Circuitry via Resonant Frequency Shifts

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Resonance , Structural health monitoring , Capacitors , Circuits , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Inductors , Resistors

Validation of Impedance-Based Structural Health Monitoring in a Simulated Biomedical Implant System

Robert I. Ponder, Mohsen Safaei, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8012

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View Articletitled, Validation of Impedance-Based Structural Health Monitoring in a Simulated Biomedical Implant System

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Topics: Biomedicine , Structural health monitoring , Bone , Damage , Orthopedics , Piezoelectric transducers , Aerospace industry , Biomechanics , Knee joint prostheses , Performance

Electromechanical Characterization of an Innovative Painted Carbon Nanotube Strain Sensor Under Dynamic Loading

Erika Magnafico, Arnaldo Casalotti, Giulia Lanzara

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8035

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View Articletitled, Electromechanical Characterization of an Innovative Painted Carbon Nanotube Strain Sensor Under Dynamic Loading

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Strain sensors , Coating processes , Coatings , Electrical conductivity , Flow (Dynamics) , Painting , Polymers , Thermal conductivity

Shuttered Passive Infrared Sensor for Occupancy Detection: Exploring a Low Power Electro-Mechanical Driving Approach

Libo Wu, Ya Wang

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8112

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View Articletitled, Shuttered Passive Infrared Sensor for Occupancy Detection: Exploring a Low Power Electro-Mechanical Driving Approach

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Topics: Sensors , Energy consumption , Engines , Motors , Signals , Electromotive force , Noise (Sound) , Radiation (Physics) , Servomotors , Stepper motors

Composite Laminate Fatigue Damage Detection and Prognosis Using Embedded Fiber Bragg Gratings

Michael Todd, William Gregory, Christopher Key, Michael Yeager, Jordan Ye

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8182

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View Articletitled, Composite Laminate Fatigue Damage Detection and Prognosis Using Embedded Fiber Bragg Gratings

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Topics: Composite materials , Fatigue damage , Fiber Bragg gratings , Laminates , Failure , Structural health monitoring , Acoustical properties , Algorithms , Corrosion resistance , Cycles

Detection of Component Types and Track Damage for High-Speed Railway Using Region-Based Convolutional Neural Networks

Shengyuan Li, Peigang Li, Yang Zhang, Xuefeng Zhao

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8223

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View Articletitled, Detection of Component Types and Track Damage for High-Speed Railway Using Region-Based Convolutional Neural Networks

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Damage , High speed rail , Databases , Optical quality control , Economics , Safety , Shades and shadows

Dangerous Scenes Recognition During Hoisting Based on Faster Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network

Hongguo Su, Mingyuan Zhang, Shengyuan Li, Xuefeng Zhao

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8226

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View Articletitled, Dangerous Scenes Recognition During Hoisting Based on Faster Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Accidents , Security , Trains

Progress of Active Thermometry Method in Submarine Pipeline Scour Monitoring

Xuefeng Zhao, Xu Yan, Xinwang Zhang, Weijie Li, Qin Ba, Le Li

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8232

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View Articletitled, Progress of Active Thermometry Method in Submarine Pipeline Scour Monitoring

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Topics: Temperature measurement , Underwater pipelines , Fibers , Heating , Monitoring systems , Cables , Failure , Heat , Optical fiber , Sands

Real-Time Detection of Ancient Architecture Features Based on Smartphones

Zheng Zou, Niannian Wang, Peng Zhao, Xuefeng Zhao

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8265

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View Articletitled, Real-Time Detection of Ancient Architecture Features Based on Smartphones

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Statistics , Structures , Texture (Materials)

Feature Recognition and Detection for Common Maintenance Tools Based on Deep Learning

Chengcheng Liu, Kuan Zhang, Peigang Li, Shengyuan Li, Xuefeng Zhao

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8266

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View Articletitled, Feature Recognition and Detection for Common Maintenance Tools Based on Deep Learning

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Databases , Inspection , Maintenance , Railroads , Rails , Safety , Traffic , Trains

Image-Based Comprehensive Maintenance and Inspection Method for Bridges Using Deep Learning

Xuefeng Zhao, Shengyuan Li, Hongguo Su, Lei Zhou, Kenneth J. Loh

SMASIS 2018; V002T05A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8268

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View Articletitled, Image-Based Comprehensive Maintenance and Inspection Method for Bridges Using Deep Learning

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Inspection , Maintenance , Optical quality control , Artificial neural networks , Arches , Cable-stayed bridges , Concretes , Crack detection , Fracture (Materials)

Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

Design and Experimental Study of a Bioinspired Wall-Climbing Robot With Multi-Locomotion Modes

Linsen Xu, Jinfu Liu, Jiajun Xu, Xuan Wu, Shengyao Fan

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7925

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View Articletitled, Design and Experimental Study of a Bioinspired Wall-Climbing Robot With Multi-Locomotion Modes

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Robots , Adhesives , Belts , Torque , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Generators , Gravity (Force)

Fabrication Considerations for Bridged Microfluidic Cell Cultures

Rosalind Wynne, Sabrina Ahmed

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7983

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View Articletitled, Fabrication Considerations for Bridged Microfluidic Cell Cultures

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Topics: Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pumps , Bridges (Structures) , Flow (Dynamics) , Assaying , Cladding systems (Building) , Fluids , Monitoring systems

Horizontal Planform Morphing Tail for an Avian Inspired UAV Using Shape Memory Alloys

Kevin P. T. Haughn, Lawren L. Gamble, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7986

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View Articletitled, Horizontal Planform Morphing Tail for an Avian Inspired UAV Using Shape Memory Alloys

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Additive manufacturing , Springs , Aerodynamics , Aircraft , Fluid-dynamic forces , Honeycomb structures , Shapes , Testing

Parametric Testing of Surrogate Knee Replacement Bearings With Embedded Piezoelectric Transducers

Justin Carlson, Zachariah Tiberi, Mohsen Safaei, Robert I. Ponder, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8037

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View Articletitled, Parametric Testing of Surrogate Knee Replacement Bearings With Embedded Piezoelectric Transducers

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Topics: Bearings , Knee joint prostheses , Piezoelectric transducers , Testing , Knee , Surgery , Engineering prototypes , Stress , Computer numerical control machine tools , Computers

Examining the Coiling Motion of Soft Actuators Reinforced With Tilted Helix Fibers

Ryan Geer, Suyi Li

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8038

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View Articletitled, Examining the Coiling Motion of Soft Actuators Reinforced With Tilted Helix Fibers

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Topics: Actuators , Fibers , Design , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Additive manufacturing , Casting , Cellulosic fibers , Deformation , Errors

Electrospun PVDF Miniaturized Muscles for Bio Inspired Morphing Materials

Krishna Chytanya Chinnam, Federico Fabriani, Iucci Giovanna, Giulia Lanzara

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8054

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View Articletitled, Electrospun PVDF Miniaturized Muscles for Bio Inspired Morphing Materials

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Topics: Biomimetics , Muscle , Fibers , Ropes , Electrospinning , Displacement , Electric fields , Shapes , Wings

Bio-Inspired Active Fiber Composite Pumps

Michael Philen

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8077

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View Articletitled, Bio-Inspired Active Fiber Composite Pumps

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Topics: Biomimetics , Composite materials , Fibers , Pumps , Superconducting quantum interference devices , Fluids , Muscle , Propulsion , Wind

Self-Powered Multifunctional Instrumented Knee Implant

Mohsen Safaei, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8078

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View Articletitled, Self-Powered Multifunctional Instrumented Knee Implant

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Topics: Knee joint prostheses , Knee , Energy harvesting , Design , Modeling , Surgery , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Additive manufacturing , Bearings

Analytical Modeling of a Multifunctional Segmented Lithium Ion Battery Unimorph Actuator

Cody Gonzalez, Jun Ma, Mary Frecker, Christopher Rahn

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8123

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View Articletitled, Analytical Modeling of a Multifunctional Segmented Lithium Ion Battery Unimorph Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Lithium-ion batteries , Modeling , Anodes , Deflection , Circuits , Composite materials , Copper , Copper foil , Deformation

Gripping Force Measurement of a Bioinspired Wall-Climbing Robot With Spiny Toe Pads

Haofeng Chen, Yanan Zhang, Xuan Wu, Xiaojie Wang, Linsen Xu, Ningning Zhang, Zhaochun Li

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8139

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View Articletitled, Gripping Force Measurement of a Bioinspired Wall-Climbing Robot With Spiny Toe Pads

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Topics: Biomimetics , Force measurement , Robots , Sensors , Hall effect , Springs , Compression , Deformation , Displacement , Force sensors

A Leading-Edge Alula-Inspired Device (LEAD) for Stall Mitigation and Lift Enhancement for Low Reynolds Number Finite Wings

Mihary R. Ito, Chengfang Duan, Leonardo P. Chamorro, Aimy A. Wissa

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8170

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View Articletitled, A Leading-Edge Alula-Inspired Device (LEAD) for Stall Mitigation and Lift Enhancement for Low Reynolds Number Finite Wings

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Topics: Reynolds number , Wings , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Flow separation , Wake turbulence , Airfoils , Design , Flight , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators

Functionally Graded Cellular Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Energy Absorption

Jovana Jovanova, Angela Nastevska, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8175

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View Articletitled, Functionally Graded Cellular Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Energy Absorption

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Topics: Absorption , Compliant mechanisms , Materials properties , Stress , Additive manufacturing , Curved walls , Deformation , Elastic moduli , Geometry , Metals

Modeling of the Interface of Functionally Graded Superelastic Zones in Compliant Deployable Structures

Jovana Jovanova, Simona Domazetovska, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8176

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View Articletitled, Modeling of the Interface of Functionally Graded Superelastic Zones in Compliant Deployable Structures

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Topics: Modeling , Bending (Stress) , Design , Geometry , Materials properties , Nickel titanium alloys , Additive manufacturing , Alloys , Compliant mechanisms , Deformation

Modular Origami Robot Inspired by a Scorpion Tail

Jovana Jovanova, Maja Anachkova, Viktor Gavriloski, Dimitar Petrevski, Franka Grazhdani, Damjan Pecioski

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8177

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View Articletitled, Modular Origami Robot Inspired by a Scorpion Tail

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Topics: Robots , Degrees of freedom , Bionics , Coating processes , Coatings , Computer-aided design , Design , Engineering prototypes , Kinematics , Motors

Smart Material Composites for Discrete Stiffness Materials

Emily A. Allen, Lee D. Taylor, John P. Swensen

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8203

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View Articletitled, Smart Material Composites for Discrete Stiffness Materials

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Topics: Composite materials , Smart materials , Stiffness , Robotics , Melting point , Temperature , Biological tissues , Hydrostatics , Metals , Muscle

Color Changing Actuators: A Review Towards Designing Cyanosis in a Baby Manikin Simulator

Nur Fatihah Binti Azmi, Frank Delbressine, Loe Feijs, Peter Andriessen, Tessa Pols

SMASIS 2018; V002T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8248

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View Articletitled, Color Changing Actuators: A Review Towards Designing Cyanosis in a Baby Manikin Simulator

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Biomedicine , Colorimetry , Dimensions , Heat , Physics , Safety , Shapes

Energy Harvesting

Design Development of Rotational Energy Harvesting Vibration Absorber (R-EHTVA)

Francesco Infante, William Kaal, Sara Perfetto, Sven Herold

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7902

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View Articletitled, Design Development of Rotational Energy Harvesting Vibration Absorber (R-EHTVA)

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Vibration absorbers , Vibration , Degrees of freedom , Bridges (Structures) , Capacitors , Circuits , Heat , Optimization

Dynamics of Vibration Energy Harvester Governed by Gravity and Magnetic Force in a Rotating Wind Turbine Blade

Saman Nezami, HyunJun Jung, Myung Kyun Sung, Soobum Lee

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7958

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View Articletitled, Dynamics of Vibration Energy Harvester Governed by Gravity and Magnetic Force in a Rotating Wind Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy harvesting , Gravity (Force) , Magnetic fields , Vibration , Wind turbines , Disks , Computer software , Magnets

Nonlinear Dynamics of a Special Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With a Special Bistable Piezoelectric Cantilever Beam

Ming Hui Yao, Wei Xia, Wei Zhang, Jian Yu Jiao

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7967

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View Articletitled, Nonlinear Dynamics of a Special Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With a Special Bistable Piezoelectric Cantilever Beam

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Energy harvesting , Nonlinear dynamics , Permanent magnets , Magnetic fields , Collisions (Physics) , Excitation , Vibration

On the Use of Piezoelectric Nonlinear Energy Sink for Vibration Isolation and Energy Harvesting

Liuyang Xiong, Lihua Tang, Kefu Liu, Brian R. Mace

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7968

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View Articletitled, On the Use of Piezoelectric Nonlinear Energy Sink for Vibration Isolation and Energy Harvesting

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration isolation , Displacement , Excitation , Circuits , Matlab , Nonlinear vibration , Piezoelectric transducers , Simulation , Vibration

Impulsively-Excited Bistable Energy Harvester Combined With Electromagnetic Mechanism

Shitong Fang, Wei-Hsin Liao

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7979

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View Articletitled, Impulsively-Excited Bistable Energy Harvester Combined With Electromagnetic Mechanism

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Damping , Computer simulation , Design , Gates (Closures) , Nonlinear dynamics , Oscillations , Subways

The Reliability Testing and Fatigue Behavior Study of Micro Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Y. H. Yang, Y. H. Fu, C. T. Chen, S. C. Lin, Jay Shieh, Martin Veidt, W. J. Wu

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8022

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View Articletitled, The Reliability Testing and Fatigue Behavior Study of Micro Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

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Topics: Accelerated life testing , Energy harvesting , Fatigue , Transducers , Resonance , Cycles , Cantilevers , Stainless steel , Vibration , Aerosols

Broadband Rotational Energy Harvesting Using Micro Energy Harvester

Jui-Ta Chien, Yung-Hsing Fu, Chao-Ting Chen, Shun-Chiu Lin, Yi-Chung Shu, Wen-Jong Wu

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8029

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View Articletitled, Broadband Rotational Energy Harvesting Using Micro Energy Harvester

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Oscillations , Vibration , Bearings , Cantilever beams , Circuits , Machinery , Resonance , Rotation

Optimum Study of Power Efficiency of a THUNDER Harvester

Md Nahid Hasan, Shang Wang, Ali Arab, Fengxia Wang

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8031

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View Articletitled, Optimum Study of Power Efficiency of a THUNDER Harvester

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Lightning , Finite element analysis , Resonance , Stress , Vibration , Absorption , Boundary-value problems , Cantilevers , Circuits

Energy Harvesting From Ankle: Generating Electricity by Harvesting Negative Work

Mingyi Liu, Wei-Che Tai, Lei Zuo

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8041

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View Articletitled, Energy Harvesting From Ankle: Generating Electricity by Harvesting Negative Work

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Topics: Electric power generation , Energy harvesting , Muscle , Battery life , Biomechanics , Electrical measurement , Electricity (Physics)

Power Generation Amplification and Stack Toughening via Compliant Layer Interdigitation

Ember D. Krech, Ronald M. Barrett, Eileen S. Cadel, Elizabeth A. Friis

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8043

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View Articletitled, Power Generation Amplification and Stack Toughening via Compliant Layer Interdigitation

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Topics: Energy generation , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Composite materials , Deformation , Disks , Shear (Mechanics) , Actuators , Compression , Energy harvesting

Experimental and Theoretical Study of a Dual-Beam Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Misaligned Magnets

Wei-Jiun Su, Hsuan-Chen Lu

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8086

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Theoretical Study of a Dual-Beam Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Misaligned Magnets

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Magnets , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Wells , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Hardening , Potential energy

Energy Harvesting in Discontinuous Processes by Shape Memory Alloys

Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8162

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View Articletitled, Energy Harvesting in Discontinuous Processes by Shape Memory Alloys

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Shape memory alloys , Waste heat , Heat , Air flow , Annealing , Energy efficiency , Generators , Metals , Smart materials

In Vivo Energy Harvesting Using Cardiomyocytes for Implantable Medical Devices

M. Amin Karami

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8188

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View Articletitled, In Vivo Energy Harvesting Using Cardiomyocytes for Implantable Medical Devices

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Medical devices , Batteries , Biomedicine , Myocardium , Polymers , Sensors , Stress , Surgery

Experimental Studies on a Compressive-Mode Piezoelectric Transducer for Low-Frequency and Wide-Band Energy Harvesting

Zhongjie Li, Hani Naguib

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8197

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View Articletitled, Experimental Studies on a Compressive-Mode Piezoelectric Transducer for Low-Frequency and Wide-Band Energy Harvesting

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Topics: Bifurcation , Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Excitation , Kinetic energy , Linear systems , Piezoelectric transducers , Resonance , Springs , Transducers

Piezoelectric Teeth Aligners for Accelerated Orthodontics

Muath Bani-Hani, M. Amin Karami, Nikta Amiri, Mostafa Tavakkoli Anbarani

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8199

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View Articletitled, Piezoelectric Teeth Aligners for Accelerated Orthodontics

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Bone , Design , Engineering prototypes , Flexible structures , Generators , Oscillating frequencies , Piezoelectric actuators , Vibration

Feasibility of Triboelectric Energy Harvesting and Load Sensing in Total Knee Replacement

Alwathiqbellah Ibrahim, Manav Jain, Emre Salman, Ryan Willing, Shahrzad Towfighian

SMASIS 2018; V002T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8212

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View Articletitled, Feasibility of Triboelectric Energy Harvesting and Load Sensing in Total Knee Replacement

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Knee joint prostheses , Stress , Generators , Bearings , Circuits , Knudsen number , Sensors , Servomechanisms , Signals

Emerging Technologies

Passive Adaptive Wave Manipulation Using Nonlinear Acoustic Metamaterials

Sabiju Valiya Valappil, Catherine Sheehan, James Mathew Manimala

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7932

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View Articletitled, Passive Adaptive Wave Manipulation Using Nonlinear Acoustic Metamaterials

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Topics: Phononic crystals , Waves , Displacement , Energy gap , Excitation , Metamaterials , Corners (Structural elements) , Design , Domes (Structural elements) , Engineering simulation

Towards a Design Framework for Multifunctional Shape Memory Polymer Based Product in the Era of 4D Printing

Bingcong Jian, Fédéric Demoly, Yicha Zhang, Samuel Gomes

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7935

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View Articletitled, Towards a Design Framework for Multifunctional Shape Memory Polymer Based Product in the Era of 4D Printing

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Topics: Design , Printing , Shape memory polymers , Smart materials , Additive manufacturing , Architecture , Engineering systems and industry applications , Functional materials , Mechanical structures , Polymers

Application of the Maximum Entropy Method to Multifunctional Materials for Data Fusion and Uncertainty Quantification

Wei Gao, William S. Oates, Paul R. Miles, Ralph C. Smith

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7960

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View Articletitled, Application of the Maximum Entropy Method to Multifunctional Materials for Data Fusion and Uncertainty Quantification

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Topics: Data fusion , Entropy , Multifunctional materials , Uncertainty quantification , Membranes , Uncertainty , Adaptive structures , Density functional theory , Displacement , Domain structure (Ferromagnetism)

Manufacture of Lenses and Diffraction Gratings Using DLP As an Additive Manufacturing Technology

Laura Daniela Vallejo Melgarejo, Jose García, Ronald G. Reifenberger, Brittany Newell

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7963

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View Articletitled, Manufacture of Lenses and Diffraction Gratings Using DLP As an Additive Manufacturing Technology

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Diffraction gratings , Anisotropy , Manufacturing , Manufacturing technology , Optical microscopes , Transparency

Elastocaloric Cooling: System Design, Simulation, and Realization

Felix Welsch, Susanne-Marie Kirsch, Nicolas Michaelis, Paul Motzki, Marvin Schmidt, Andreas Schütze, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7982

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View Articletitled, Elastocaloric Cooling: System Design, Simulation, and Realization

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Topics: Cooling systems , Design , Simulation , Cooling , Heat transfer , Wire , Heat , Alloys , Compression , Vapors

Fabrication of Soft and Stretchable Electronics Through Integration of Printed Silver Nanoparticles and Liquid Metal Alloy

Mahmoud Tavakoli, Mohammad H. Malakooti, Hugo Paisana, Yunsik Ohm, Daniel Green Marques, Pedro Alhais Lopes, Ana P. Piedade, Anibal T. de Almeida, Carmel Majidi

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8007

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Soft and Stretchable Electronics Through Integration of Printed Silver Nanoparticles and Liquid Metal Alloy

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Topics: Alloys , Electronics , Liquid metals , Manufacturing , Nanoparticles , Silver , Circuits , Gallium , Electrical conductivity , Electromechanical effects

Guided Munition Adaptive Trim Actuation System for Aerial Gunnery

Lauren N. Schumacher, Ronald M. Barrett

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8032

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View Articletitled, Guided Munition Adaptive Trim Actuation System for Aerial Gunnery

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Topics: Munitions , Actuators , Aircraft , Deflection , Flight , Piezoelectric actuators , Structural analysis , Structural mechanics , Ammunition , Artillery

Tensile Properties of 3D-Printed Polycarbonate/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

Karun Kalia, Amir Ameli

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8048

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View Articletitled, Tensile Properties of 3D-Printed Polycarbonate/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Carbon nanotubes , Nanocomposites , Tensile strength , Mechanical properties , Printing , Elastic moduli , Nozzles , Anisotropy , Microscopy

Design of a Variable Stiffness Wrist Brace With an Origami Structural Element

Marcos B. Oliveira, Chang Liu, Mengtao Zhao, Samuel M. Felton

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8049

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View Articletitled, Design of a Variable Stiffness Wrist Brace With an Origami Structural Element

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Design , Stiffness , Structural elements (Construction) , Engines , Motors , Shapes , Geometry , Hinges , Laminates

Can Quantum Computers Solve Linear Algebra Problems to Advance Engineering Applications?

Guanglei Xu, William S. Oates

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8087

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View Articletitled, Can Quantum Computers Solve Linear Algebra Problems to Advance Engineering Applications?

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Topics: Computers , Engineering systems and industry applications , Linear algebra , Algorithms , Circuits , Design , Finite difference methods , Finite element analysis , Hardware , Quantum mechanics

Shape Memory Alloy Actuatable Woven Neural Probes

Gabriella Shull, Jay Jia Hu, Justin Buschnyj, Henry Koon, Julianna Abel, Suhasa B. Kodandaramaiah

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8169

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View Articletitled, Shape Memory Alloy Actuatable Woven Neural Probes

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Topics: Probes , Shape memory alloys , Brain , Electrodes , Buckling , Wire , Actuators , Biological tissues , Computers , Phantoms

Switchable Bistability in 3D Printed Shells With Bio-Inspired Architectures and Spatially Distributed Pre-Stress

Karl Jin Ang, Katherine S. Riley, Jakob Faber, Andres F. Arrieta

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8208

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View Articletitled, Switchable Bistability in 3D Printed Shells With Bio-Inspired Architectures and Spatially Distributed Pre-Stress

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Architecture , Biomimetics , Shells , Stress , Temperature , Deformation , Design , Finite element analysis , Glass transition

Manufacture of Ultra-Dense Knitted Superelastic Structures

Henry Koon, Jack Laven, Julianna Abel

SMASIS 2018; V002T08A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8225

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View Articletitled, Manufacture of Ultra-Dense Knitted Superelastic Structures

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Topics: Absorption , Aerospace industry , Damping , Density , Design , Displacement , Equipment performance , Failure , Geometry , Heat treating (Metalworking)