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1D Shape Matching of a Lithium-Ion Battery Actuator

Cody Gonzalez, Shuhua Shan, Mary Frecker, Christopher Rahn
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A002, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67508
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67508
View Paper titled, 1D Shape Matching of a Lithium-Ion Battery Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Lithium-ion batteries, Shapes, Design, Optimization, Energy storage, Errors, Active materials, Anodes, Bio-inspired smart materials
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Production of 3D Printed Flexible Strain Sensors

Trevor Mamer, Jose Garcia, Walter D. Leon-Salas, Richard Voyles, Robert A. Nawrocki, Tomoyuki Yokota, Takao Someya, Benjamin Ducharne, Brittany Newell
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A003, September 15, 2020
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2235
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2235
View Paper titled, Production of 3D Printed Flexible Strain Sensors
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Strain sensors, Capacitance, Sensors, Capacitors, Inks, Testing, Active materials, Geometry, Machinery
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Designing a Morphable Parabolic Reflector Antenna Using Origami-Inspired Discretization and Efficient Global Optimization

Gregory Wilson, Dimitris Lagoudas, Darren Hartl
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T03A017, September 15, 2020
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2431
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2431
View Paper titled, Designing a Morphable Parabolic Reflector Antenna Using Origami-Inspired Discretization and Efficient Global Optimization
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Topics: Design, Modeling, Optimization, Origami-inspired design, Optimization algorithms, Actuators, Radiation (Physics), Shape memory alloys, Shapes, Signals
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Modeling and Prototyping of Self-Folding Origami Structure

Jovana Jovanova, Simona Domazetovska, Vasko Changoski
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2019, ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A012, September 9–11, 2019
Paper No: SMASIS2019-5676
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5676
View Paper titled, Modeling and Prototyping of Self-Folding Origami Structure
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Topics: Active materials, Actuators, Additive manufacturing, Biomimetics, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Geometry, Mechanical engineering, Modeling, Packaging
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Parameter Study of a Multi-Field Actuated, Multilayered, Segmented Flexible Composite Beam

Anil Erol, Paris von Lockette, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A021, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8215
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8215
View Paper titled, Parameter Study of a Multi-Field Actuated, Multilayered, Segmented Flexible Composite Beam
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Topics: Active materials, Approximation, Composite building materials, Composite materials, Conducting polymers, Design, Elastomers, Electric fields, Energy consumption, Errors
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Towards High Turndown Ratio Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Morphing Radiators

Patrick Walgren, Othmane Benafan, Lisa Erickson, Darren Hartl
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T02A009, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8091
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8091
View Paper titled, 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
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A Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for Polycrystalline Shape Memory Alloys Under Large Strains Combined With Large Rotations

Lei Xu, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T02A007, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8050
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8050
View Paper titled, 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
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Multifunctional NMC-Si Batteries With Self-Actuation and Self-Sensing

Jun Ma, Christopher Rahn, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T01A010, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3886
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3886
View Paper titled, Multifunctional NMC-Si Batteries With Self-Actuation and Self-Sensing
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Topics: Active materials, Anodes, Batteries, Cantilevers, Circuits, Composite materials, Containers, Copper, Cycles, Design
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Active-Passive Damping Characteristics of Extension and Shear Mode Piezoelectric Fiber Nano-Reinforced Composite (PFNRC)

Kepin Kavathia, Manoj Settipalli, Samikkannu Raja
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T02A004, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3862
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3862
View Paper titled, Active-Passive Damping Characteristics of Extension and Shear Mode Piezoelectric Fiber Nano-Reinforced Composite (PFNRC)
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Topics: Composite materials, Damping, Fibers, Shear (Mechanics), Epoxy adhesives, Epoxy resins, Active damping, Carbon nanotubes, Active materials, Agglomeration (Materials)
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Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive and Magnetoactive Coupled Behaviors in Multi-Field Origami Structures

Wei Zhang, Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T01A006, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3850
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3850
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive and Magnetoactive Coupled Behaviors in Multi-Field Origami Structures
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Constitutive equations, Modeling, Shells, Active materials, Computer software, Conducting polymers, Design, Elastomers, Electric fields
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Novel Steerable Smart Needle With a Built-In Recovery Mechanism for Multiple Actuations

Mohammad Sahlabadi, Kyle Jezler, Parsaoran Hutapea
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V002T04A012, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3802
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3802
View Paper titled, Novel Steerable Smart Needle With a Built-In Recovery Mechanism for Multiple Actuations
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Topics: Needles, Wire, Nickel titanium alloys, Deflection, Deformation, Phase transitions, Active materials, Actuators, Additive manufacturing, Advanced materials
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Realization of Origami-Inspired Smart Structures Using Electroactive Polymer (EAP)

Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T01A017, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9202
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9202
View Paper titled, 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
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Fabrication and Performance of Magneto-Active Elastomer Composite Structures

Paris von Lockette
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T01A019, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7590
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7590
View Paper titled, Fabrication and Performance of Magneto-Active Elastomer Composite Structures
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Topics: Composite materials, Elastomers, Manufacturing, Magnetization, Magnets, Magnetic fields, Shapes, Active materials, Actuators, Adaptive structures
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An Experimental Assessment of the Thermo-Elastic Response in Acrylic Elastomers and Natural Rubbers for Application on Electroactive Polymer Transducers

Giovanni Berselli, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana, Marcello Pellicciari
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A027, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7604
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7604
View Paper titled, An Experimental Assessment of the Thermo-Elastic Response in Acrylic Elastomers and Natural Rubbers for Application on Electroactive Polymer Transducers
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Topics: Conducting polymers, Elastomers, Natural rubber, Thermoelasticity, Transducers, Databases, Temperature, Active materials, Actuators, Dielectric materials
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Carbon Nanotube Strain Measurements via Tensile Testing

Sebastian M. Geier, Peter Wierach, Thorsten Mahrholz, Michael Sinapius
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T01A018, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7572
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7572
View Paper titled, Carbon Nanotube Strain Measurements via Tensile Testing
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes, Strain measurement, Tensile testing, Carbon, Smart materials, Active materials, Architecture, Density, Electrolytes, Elongation
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Rapid Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Material Parameters Using Computational Intelligence Methods

James V. Henrickson, Kenton Kirkpatrick, John Valasek
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A001, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3016
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3016
View Paper titled, Rapid Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Material Parameters Using Computational Intelligence Methods
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Topics: Shape memory alloys, Artificial neural networks, Temperature, Constitutive equations, Stress, Active materials, Alloys, Data collection, Engineers, Modeling
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Origami-Inspired Folding and Unfolding of Structures: Fundamental Investigations of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Active Materials

Saad Ahmed, Kevin McGough, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A029, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3330
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3330
View Paper titled, Origami-Inspired Folding and Unfolding of Structures: Fundamental Investigations of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Active Materials
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Topics: Active materials, Elastomers, Origami-inspired design, Electric fields, Actuators, Electrodes, Diluents, Electrical properties
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SMA Actuated Vertical Blade Louver System: Part 1 — Performance Requirements and Design

Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Jeffrey Brown
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T04A001, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3001
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3001
View Paper titled, SMA Actuated Vertical Blade Louver System: Part 1 — Performance Requirements and Design
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Topics: Blades, Design, Vehicles, Air flow, Actuators, Cooling, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Engines, Active materials, Aircraft
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The Study of Fluid Structure Interactions of an Electroactive Membrane Wing

Michael R. Hays, Adam Hart, William S. Oates, Lawrence Ukeiley
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 481-487, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8125
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8125
View Paper titled, The Study of Fluid Structure Interactions of an Electroactive Membrane Wing
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Topics: Fluid structure interaction, Membranes, Wings, Active materials, Flow (Dynamics), Stress, Boundary layers, Chords (Trusses), Deformation, Delays
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Load-Initiated Two-Way Effect of Shape Memory Alloys in Composite Structures and a Phenomenological Modelling Approach

Martin Gurka, Moritz Hübler, Sebastian Schmeer, Ulf Paul Breuer
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 219-225, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8195
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8195
View Paper titled, Load-Initiated Two-Way Effect of Shape Memory Alloys in Composite Structures and a Phenomenological Modelling Approach
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Topics: Composite materials, Modeling, Shape memory alloys, Stress, Active materials, Design, Finite element model, Shapes, Stiffness