Abstract: In the dynamics modeling of a structure, finite element analysis employs reduction techniques, such as Guyan’s reduction, that remove some of the “insignificant” physical coordinates, that is, ...

Abstract: There exist many methods of adding damping to a vibrating structure; however, eddy current damping is one of few that can function without ever coming into contact with that structure. This ...

Abstract: A continuous model for the transverse vibrations of cracked beams including the effect of shear deformation is derived. Partial differential equations of motion and associated boundary conditions ...

Abstract: The behavior of a membrane mirror strip actuated using a piezoelectric bimorph is treated. An improved model for the transverse vibration is presented. The model accounts for the changes in ...

Abstract: This paper addresses an issue in energy harvesting that has plagued the potential use of harvesting through the piezoelectric effect at the micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) scale. Effective ...

Abstract: A type of piezoceramic composite actuator known as Macro-Fiber Composite (MFC) is used commonly for actuation in smart-material structures. In this paper, a linear distributed parameter electromechanical ...