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A Combined Piezoelectric and Composite Actuator: A Novel Piezoelectric-Composite-Actuator and Its Application to Wing/Blade Tip

Product DescriptionA novel composite-piezoelectric actuator configuration is proposed and analytically modeled in this book. The actuator is a low complexity, active compliant mechanism obtained by coupling a modified star cross sectional configuration composite beam with a helicoidal bimorph piezoelectric actuator … Continue reading

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Active Vibration Control Method for Space Truss Using Piezoelectric Actuators and Finite Elements

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Identification and Control of Piezoelectric Actuators

Product DescriptionPiezoelectric actuators are proving to be a reliable solution for many engineering applications, ranging from micro-positioning (machine tools, optic devices or modern microscopes) to active control of structures. The main motivation of this work is to delve into models … Continue reading

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Electro-Mechanical Fatigue Behavior of a Quasi-Isotropic Laminate with an Embedded Piezoelectric Actuator

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Actuators: Nanotube Nanomotor, Electric Actuator, Linear Actuator, Carbon Nanotube Actuators, Amplified Piezoelectric Actuator

Product DescriptionPurchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Nanotube Nanomotor, Electric Actuator, Linear Actuator, Carbon Nanotube … Continue reading

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Piezoelectric Actuators: Control Applications of Smart Materials

Product DescriptionCurrently, many smart materials exhibit one or multifunctional capabilities that are being effectively exploited in various engineering applications, but these are only a hint of what is possible. Newer classes of smart materials are beginning to display the capacity … Continue reading

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Piezoelectric Multilayer Beam Bending Actuators: Static and Dynamic Behavior and Aspects of Sensor Integration

Product DescriptionThis book describes the application of piezoelectric materials, particularly piezoceramics, in the wide field of actuators and sensors. It gives a step-by-step introduction to the structure and mechanics of piezoelectric beam bending actuators in multilayer technology, which are of … Continue reading

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Piezoelectric Actuators and Ultrasonic Motors

Product DescriptionThe field of mechatronics using piezoelectric and electrostrictive materials is growing rapidly with applications in many areas, including MEMS, adaptive optics, and adaptive structures. Piezoelectric Actuators and Ultrasonic Motors provides in-depth coverage of the theoretical background of piezoelectric and … Continue reading

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