Non-Linear Analysis of Smart Composite Structural Systems with Embedded Sensors

Abstract

The objective of the research is to develop efficient computational tools for non-linear analysis of smart composites structural systems with embedded smart (e.g., piezoelectric or magnetostrictive particle) layers. The main thrust of the contract is to develop analytical as well as computational (i.e., finite element analysis) procedures for the stress and vibration response of laminated composite plate structures with smart-material layers. The first and second phases of the research was concerned with (1) the theoretical formulation and analytical solutions for vibration suppression of laminated plates and (2) the linear finite element analysis of laminated composite plates with smart-material layers, respectively. This report summarizes the work carried out in the third and last phase of the contract; in particular, it summarizes the linear transient analysis using the FEM and non-linear finite element formulation based on the third-order shear deformation plate theory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 06, 2003
Accession Number
ADA573602

Entities

People

  • F. Rostam-abadi
  • Junuthula N. Reddy

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Composite Materials
  • Contracts
  • Differential Equations
  • Electric Fields
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Flexible Structures
  • Laminates
  • Lead Zirconate Titanates
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Piezoelectric Crystals
  • Piezoelectric Materials
  • Vibration

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  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.