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Investigation on the mechanical effects of electrodes to multi-layer piezoelectric actuators by using finite element analysis

  • University of Adelaide

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Abstract

A multi-layer piezoelectric actuator (PEA) stacks piezo thin layers which can convert electric energy to deformation. It is widely used to generate nano-scale displacements. It is well known that the more layers one can stack for a given overall PEA length, the more deformation it can produce when excited by the same voltage. As a result, there is a tendency to reduce the thickness of piezo layers. This means more layers can be stacked within a given PEA overall length. It however raises a question about the impacts of electrode thickness on the static and dynamic behaviours of a PEA when the thickness ratio of piezo layer and electrode changes. In this research, a FEA model is therefore established in ANSYS to investigate the effects of electrodes to static and dynamic characteristics of the whole structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - Asia Modelling Symposium 2014
Subtitle of host publication8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation, AMS 2014
EditorsShang-Pin Ma, Jong Kuo, Chien-Hung Liu, Zuwairie Ibrahim, David Al-Dabass
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages255-257
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781479964871
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation - Asia Modelling Symposium, AMS 2014 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 23 Sep 201425 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - Asia Modelling Symposium 2014: 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation, AMS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation - Asia Modelling Symposium, AMS 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period23/09/1425/09/14

Keywords

  • ANSYS
  • FEA
  • effect of electrode
  • multi-layer piezoelectric actuator

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