Nonlinear vibration of dielectric elastomer incorporating strain stiffening (Conference Presentation)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangfang Wang ◽  
Tongqing Lu ◽  
T. J. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Vibration ◽  
Dielectric Elastomer

MODELING OF NONLINEAR VIBRATION PROBLEMS WITH FLUID FLOWS THROUGH PIPELINES

2018 ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
F.J. Тurayev
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Nonlinear Vibration ◽  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Fluid Flows ◽  
Variable Coefficients ◽  
Algebraic Equations ◽  
Flowing Liquid ◽  
Vibration Problems

In this paper, mathematical model of nonlinear vibration problems with fluid flows through pipelines have been developed. Using the Bubnov–Galerkin method for the boundary conditions, the resulting nonlinear integro-differential equations with partial derivatives are reduced to solving systems of nonlinear ordinary integro-differential equations with both constant and variable coefficients as functions of time.A system of algebraic equations is obtained according to numerical method for the unknowns. The influence of the singularity of heredity kernels on the vibrations of structures possessing viscoelastic properties is numerically investigated.It was found that the determination of the effect of viscoelastic properties of the construction material on vibrations of the pipeline with a flowing liquid requires applying weakly singular hereditary kernels with an Abel type singularity.

Design of a Single-Acting Constant-Force Actuator Based on Dielectric Elastomers

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Berselli ◽  
Rocco Vertechy ◽  
Gabriele Vassura ◽  
Vincenzo Parenti Castelli
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Compliant Mechanism ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Dielectric Elastomer ◽  
Constant Force ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Body Model ◽  
Rigid Body Model ◽  
Supporting Frame

The interest in actuators based on dielectric elastomer films as a promising technology in robotic and mechatronic applications is increasing. The overall actuator performances are influenced by the design of both the active film and the film supporting frame. This paper presents a single-acting actuator which is capable of supplying a constant force over a given range of motion. The actuator is obtained by coupling a rectangular film of silicone dielectric elastomer with a monolithic frame designed to suitably modify the force generated by the dielectric elastomer film. The frame is a fully compliant mechanism whose main structural parameters are calculated using a pseudo-rigid-body model and then verified by finite element analysis. Simulations show promising performance of the proposed actuator.

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