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Design Optimization of Mechanism-Free Ornithopters Based on a Coupled State-Space Model

Xin Shan, Mohammad Katibeh, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2024, ASME 2024 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A001, September 9–11, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2024-138083
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2024-138083
View Paper titled, Design Optimization of Mechanism-Free Ornithopters Based on a Coupled State-Space Model
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Wings, Weight (Mass), Actuators, Energy consumption, Excitation, Fluid structure interaction, Genetic algorithms, Inertia (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

In-Flight Structural Test of a Hoverbike Using Fiber Optic Sensors

Yong-Ha Hwang, Kwangwoo Jang, Hyungjoo Ahn, Hyochoong Bang, Jae-Hung Han
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T02A003, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110974
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110974
View Paper titled, In-Flight Structural Test of a Hoverbike Using Fiber Optic Sensors
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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optic sensors, Finite element analysis, Flight, Sensors, Stress, Thrust, Carbon, Damage, Electromagnetic interference
Proceedings Papers

A Reduced-Order Multi-Body Model for Ornithopters With Piezocomposite Flapping Wings

Xin Shan, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A002, September 12–14, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2022-90409
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-90409
View Paper titled, A Reduced-Order Multi-Body Model for Ornithopters With Piezocomposite Flapping Wings
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Topics: Wings, Fluids, Flight, Piezoelectric actuators, Thrust, Actuators, Aerodynamics, Energy consumption, Engineering simulation, Excitation
Proceedings Papers

Aerodynamic Modeling and Analysis of a Variable Camber Piezocomposite Rotor

Bharg Shah, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A014, September 12–14, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2022-91111
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-91111
View Paper titled, Aerodynamic Modeling and Analysis of a Variable Camber Piezocomposite Rotor
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Topics: Modeling, Rotors, Blades, Thrust, Torque, Engineering simulation, Momentum, Simulation, Wind turbines
Proceedings Papers

Design Optimization of a Piezocomposite Ornithopter Wing Planform Using a Genetic Algorithm

Mohammad Katibeh, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A008, September 12–14, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2022-90706
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-90706
View Paper titled, Design Optimization of a Piezocomposite Ornithopter Wing Planform Using a Genetic Algorithm
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Topics: Design, Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Wings, Actuators, Composite materials, Finite element methods, Finite element model, Flight, Geometry
Proceedings Papers

Investigation of Fluid-Dynamic Forces on an Artificial Cownose Ray Fin

Giovanni Bianchi, Ivan Claudio, Simone Cinquemani
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A009, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67786
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67786
View Paper titled, Investigation of Fluid-Dynamic Forces on an Artificial Cownose Ray Fin
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Topics: Biomimetics, Fluid-dynamic forces, Wind tunnels, Robots, Water, Wavelength, Engineers, Fins, Fluid dynamics, Fluids
Proceedings Papers

A Piezocomposite Actuated Propeller With an Onboard Power Generator

Bharg Shah, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A002, September 15, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2206
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2206
View Paper titled, A Piezocomposite Actuated Propeller With an Onboard Power Generator
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Topics: Generators, Propellers, Rotors, Blades, Actuators, Design, Rotation, Thrust, Unmanned aerial vehicles
Proceedings Papers

Optimization of a Bioinspired Piezocomposite Pump Based on an Electromechanical Model

Xin Shan, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A003, September 15, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2207
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2207
View Paper titled, Optimization of a Bioinspired Piezocomposite Pump Based on an Electromechanical Model
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Topics: Biomimetics, Optimization, Pumps, Design, Actuators, Design engineering, Excitation, Fluids, Insulation, Mechanical properties
Proceedings Papers

Characterization of a Multifunctional Bioinspired Piezoelectric Swimmer and Energy Harvester

Yu-Cheng Wang, Eetu Kohtanen, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A012, September 15, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2444
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2444
View Paper titled, Characterization of a Multifunctional Bioinspired Piezoelectric Swimmer and Energy Harvester
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Topics: Biomimetics, Energy harvesting, Water, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Thrust, Composite materials, Excitation, Fibers, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

A Piezocomposite Solid-State Rotor: Theoretical Analysis of Thrust and Efficiency Metrics

Taís Carneiro Ferreira de Castro, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2019, ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A006, September 9–11, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2019-5558
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5558
View Paper titled, A Piezocomposite Solid-State Rotor: Theoretical Analysis of Thrust and Efficiency Metrics
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Topics: Rotors, Theoretical analysis, Thrust, Blades, Composite materials, Airfoils, Computer software, Design, Engineering prototypes, Engineering simulation
Proceedings Papers

Peristaltic Pumping and Propulsion With Distributed Piezocomposite Actuators

Onur Bilgen, Ian Bartol, Paul S. Krueger
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T04A011, September 10–12, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7953
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7953
View Paper titled, Peristaltic Pumping and Propulsion With Distributed Piezocomposite Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Propulsion, Excitation, Experimental analysis, Fluids, Hydrostatics, Jet propulsion, Motors, Propulsion systems, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios

Shima Shahab, David Tan, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A011, September 21–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2015-9093
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9093
View Paper titled, Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios
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Topics: Energy consumption, Fins, Thrust, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Inertia (Mechanics), Accounting, Actuators, Biomimetics, Cantilevers, Composite materials
Proceedings Papers

Design and Modeling of a Dielectric Elastomer Cylindrical Actuator With Quasi-Constant Available Thrust

Giovanni Berselli, Giovanni Scirè Mammano, Eugenio Dragoni
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A041, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3266
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3266
View Paper titled, Design and Modeling of a Dielectric Elastomer Cylindrical Actuator With Quasi-Constant Available Thrust
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Elastomers, Modeling, Thrust, Accounting, Buckling, Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Finite element analysis
Proceedings Papers

A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism

Kenneth Marut, Colin Stewart, Alex Villanueva, Dragan Avirovik, Shashank Priya
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 601-609, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8099
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8099
View Paper titled, A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism
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Topics: Biomimetics, Jet propulsion, Engineering prototypes, Propulsion, Thrust, Vehicles, Actuators, Cavities, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural)
Proceedings Papers

The Role of Compliant Joint and Flexibility on the Propulsive Performance of a Self Propelled Caudal Fin

Ashok K. Kancharala, Michael K. Philen, Mayuresh J. Patil
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 637-648, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8116
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8116
View Paper titled, The Role of Compliant Joint and Flexibility on the Propulsive Performance of a Self Propelled Caudal Fin
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Topics: Biomimetics, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Fluid structure interaction, Oscillations, Propulsion, Robotics, Springs, Stiffness, Thrust, Wings
Proceedings Papers

Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites

Algan Samur, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 667-678, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8160
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8160
View Paper titled, Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites
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Topics: Architecture, Composite materials, Fibers, Wings, Flight, Aircraft, Biomimetics, Energy consumption, Weight (Mass), Actuators
Proceedings Papers

Fish-Like Self Propulsion Using Flexible Piezoelectric Composites

Lejun Cen, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 679-687, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8167
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8167
View Paper titled, Fish-Like Self Propulsion Using Flexible Piezoelectric Composites
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Topics: Composite materials, Propulsion, Robotics, Actuators, Batteries, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineering prototypes, Fluids, Modeling, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

Modeling, Analysis, and Experiments of Interfiber Compaction Effects in FMC Actuators for Bio-Inspired Applications

Zhiye Zhang, Michael Philen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 653-662, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5092
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5092
View Paper titled, Modeling, Analysis, and Experiments of Interfiber Compaction Effects in FMC Actuators for Bio-Inspired Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Biomimetics, Compacting, Modeling analysis, Stiffness, Thrust, Composite materials, Fibers, Fluids, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Testing of Novel Compliant Spines for Passive Wing Morphing

Aimy Wissa, Yashwanth Tummala, James E. Hubbard, Jr., Mary Frecker, Alexander Brown
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 733-742, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5198
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5198
View Paper titled, Testing of Novel Compliant Spines for Passive Wing Morphing
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Topics: Testing, Wings, Flight, Stress, Thrust, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Wing spars, Aircraft, Degrees of freedom, Design
Proceedings Papers

Hydroelastic Power and Thrust Generation Using Macro-Fiber Composite Piezoelectrics

Alper Erturk, Ghislain Delporte
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 377-385, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5176
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5176
View Paper titled, Hydroelastic Power and Thrust Generation Using Macro-Fiber Composite Piezoelectrics
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Topics: Composite materials, Fibers, Thrust, Biomimetics, Excitation, Piezoelectricity, Actuators, Electric power generation, Energy generation, Energy harvesting