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ASME 2013 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 16–18, 2013

Snowbird, Utah, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5604-8

In This Volume

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (24)
Structural Health Monitoring (17)
Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems (29)
Energy Harvesting (29)

Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

Shape Memory Actuator System for Passive Cooling Air Adjustment in Mechanical Design

Jonas Böttcher, Jaroslaw Szwedowicz, Martin Jahn, Marcus Neubauer

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3040

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Topics: Actuators , Cooling , Design engineering , Shapes , Membranes , Springs , Engines , Temperature , Design , Displacement

Performance of Capsule-Type Micro Actuator Using Hydrogen Storage Alloys

Kenta Goto, Takehiro Higuchi, Ohmi Fuchiwaki, Wataru Nakao

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3084

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Topics: Alloys , Hydrogen storage , Microactuators , Actuators , Displacement , Aluminum , Design , Finite element analysis , Manipulators , Membranes

Development of a 2-D Interfacial Dynamic Model for Detwinning in HTSMAs

Thomas Ara, Céline Bouby, Tarak Ben Zineb, Sophie Berveiller, Etienne Patoor

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3089

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Topics: Dynamic models , Momentum , Tensors , Topology

Comparison of Three-Dimensional Shape Memory Alloy Constitutive Models: Finite Element Analysis of Actuation and Superelastic Responses of a Shape Memory Alloy Tube

Pingping Zhu, L. Catherine Brinson, Edwin Peraza-Hernandez, Darren Hartl, Aaron Stebner

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3093

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Finite element analysis , Shape memory alloys , Design , Modeling , Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engineers , Simulation , Structural elements (Construction)

Development of a SMA-Based, Slat-Cove Filler for Reduction of Aeroacoustic Noise Associated With Transport-Class Aircraft Wings

Travis L. Turner, Reggie T. Kidd, Darren J. Hartl, William D. Scholten

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3100

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Topics: Aircraft , Fillers (Materials) , Noise (Sound) , Wings , Design , Aerodynamic flow , Cavities , Displacement , Flight , Stress

Analysis-Driven Design Optimization of a SMA-Based Slat-Cove Filler for Aeroacoustic Noise Reduction

William Scholten, Darren Hartl, Travis Turner

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3104

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Topics: Design , Fillers (Materials) , Noise control , Optimization , Noise (Sound) , Stress , Pressure , Actuators , Aircraft , Deflection

Multiobjective Optimization of Trilayer Polypyrrole Conducting Polymer Actuators

Nazanin Khalili, Yu-Chen Sun, Hani E. Naguib, Roy H. Kwon

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3105

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Pareto optimization , Displacement , Membranes , Optimization , Algorithms , Chemical properties , Deformation , Design

Application of SMA Wire for an Active Steerable Cannula

Bardia Konh, Mohammad Honarvar, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3142

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Topics: Wire , Nickel titanium alloys , Deflection , Design , Stress , Surgery , Actuators , Computer simulation , Elasticity , Engineering prototypes

Experimental Validation of a Shape Memory Alloy Constitutive Model by Heterogeneous Thermal Loading Using Infrared Thermography and Digital Image Correlation

Stephen R. Cornell, Darren J. Hartl, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3143

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Shape memory alloys , Thermography , Heating , Calibration , Heating and cooling , Deformation , Nickel titanium alloys

Effect of Processing and Loading on Equiatomic NiTi Fatigue Life and Localized Failure Mechanisms

Robert Wheeler, Judy Santa-Cruz, Darren Hartl, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3163

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Topics: Failure mechanisms , Fatigue life , Nickel titanium alloys , Fatigue , Heat , Stress , Aerospace industry , Actuators , Computer software , Cooling

Simulation of Hydrogel Responsiveness to Blood Glucose

Kamlesh J. Suthar, Muralidhar K. Ghantasala, Derrick C. Mancini

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3167

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Topics: Blood glucose , Hydrogels , Simulation , Glucose , Deformation , Diffusion (Physics) , Einstein field equations , Electric charge , Enzymes , Equilibrium (Physics)

Numerical Evaluation of the Effect of Ni₄Ti₃ Precipitates on the Overall Thermo-Mechanical Response of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

Austin Cox, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3183

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Thermomechanics

Correlations Between Quantum Mechanics and Continuum Mechanics for Ferroelectric Material Simulations

William S. Oates

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3184

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Topics: Continuum mechanics , Engineering simulation , Quantum mechanics , Simulation , Density , Density functional theory , Electrons , Fittings , Modeling , Stress

On the Energy Release Rate During Global Thermo-Mechanically-Induced Phase Transformation in Shape Memory Alloys

Antonino Parrinello, Theocharis Baxevanis, Dimitris Lagoudas

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3187

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Phase transitions , Shape memory alloys

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Nanocomposites Incorporated With Highly Conductive Carbon Nanopaper for Electro Actuation

Fei Liang, Jihua Gou, He Shen, Yunjun Xu, Bob Mabbott

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3188

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon fibers , Nanocomposites , Shapes , Composite materials , Cycles , Shape memory polymers , Bending strength , Deformation , Durability

Modeling of the Effective Actuation Response of SMA-MAX Phase Composites With Partially Transforming NiTi

Brian T. Lester, Dimitris C. Lagoudas

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3200

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Topics: Ceramics , Composite materials , Martensitic transformations , Modeling , Nickel titanium alloys , Residual stresses , Shape memory alloys

Swelling Characteristics of 3D-Arbitrary-Geometry of the pH-Sensitive Hydrogels

Kamlesh J. Suthar, Derrick C. Mancini, Muralidhar K. Ghantasala

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3211

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Topics: Geometry , Hydrogels , Simulation , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Simulation results , Computers , Elastic moduli , Electric charge , Finite element methods

Computational Micromechanics Model to Study the Effective Macroscale Piezoresistivity of Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Nanocomposites for Strain and Damage Sensing

Adarsh K. Chaurasia, Gary D. Seidel, Xiang Ren

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3223

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Topics: Carbon , Damage , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Nanocomposites , Nanotubes , Polymers , Carbon nanotubes , Electrons , Nanoscale phenomena , Gages

Integrated Sensor Concepts for Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Jürgen Maas, Martin Griese, Thorben Hoffstadt

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3243

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Topics: Actuators , Elastomers , Sensors , Transducers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Algorithms , Conducting polymers , Deformation , Pressure

High-Frequency Dynamic Model of a Pre-Loaded Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuator

Micah Hodgins, Gianluca Rizzello, Alex York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3259

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Topics: Actuators , Dynamic models , Polymers , Dynamic response , Springs , Creep , Deflection , Displacement , Relaxation (Physics) , Shock absorbers

Field-Driven Phase Transformations in Relaxor Ferroelectric Single Crystals

John A. Gallagher, Christopher S. Lynch

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3279

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Topics: Crystals , Phase transitions , Gaussian distribution , Transducers

Electromechanical Characterization of Piezoelectric Shear Actuators

Mohammad H. Malakooti, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3303

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Topics: Actuators , Shear (Mechanics) , Electric fields , Piezoelectric materials , Anisotropy , Design , Displacement , Energy harvesting , Interferometry , Lasers

Experimental Investigation of Temperature Effects on Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuators and Sensors

Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3325

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Topics: Actuators , Polymers , Sensors , Temperature effects , Temperature , Capacitance , Density , Design , Displacement , Energy efficiency

Impact of Length Mismatch on the Fatigue Life of Parallel Shape Memory Alloy Wires

Christopher B. Churchill, Anthony Bedegi, Xiujie Gao

SMASIS 2013; V002T02A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3337

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue life , Shape memory alloys , Wire

Structural Health Monitoring

Structural Damage Assessment Using Output-Only Measurement: Localization and Quantification

Chin-Hsiung Loh, Min-Hsuan Tseng, Shu-Hsien Chao

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3008

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Topics: Damage assessment , Damage , Algorithms , Bridges (Structures) , Computation , Eigenvalues , Emission spectroscopy , Errors , Mode shapes , Spectroscopy

Detecting Broken Reciprocating Compressor Valves in pV Diagrams of Different Valve Types

Kurt Pichler, Edwin Lughofer, Markus Pichler, Thomas Buchegger, Erich Peter Klement, Matthias Huschenbett

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3009

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Topics: Compressors , Photovoltaics , Valves , Pressure , Stress , Feature extraction , Optimization , Shapes , Support vector machines

Structural Damage Detection Based on an Improved Edge-Detection Technique

Peng Chen, Guangda Hu, Soheil Nazarian, Guirong Yan

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3010

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Topics: Damage , Edge detection , Mode shapes , Polynomials , Cable-stayed bridges , Computer simulation , Structural elements (Construction)

Structural Damage Detection Based on Energy Transfer Between Intrinsic Modes

Reza Mohammadi Ghazi, James Long, Oral Buyukozturk

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3022

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Topics: Damage , Energy transformation , Algorithms , Signals , Cantilevers , Degrees of freedom , Fracture (Materials) , Robustness , Steel , Testing

Phased Array Beamsteering in Composite Laminates for Guided Wave Structural Health Monitoring

Peter Osterc, Daewon Kim, Byungseok Yoo

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3024

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Topics: Composite materials , Laminates , Structural health monitoring , Waves , Anisotropy , Algorithms , Wave propagation , Delays , Diffraction gratings , Shapes

Multiplexed Fiber Optic Temperature Monitoring Sensor Using Hard-Polymer-Clad Fiber and an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer

Hyeong Cheol Kim, Jung-Ryul Lee

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3087

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Topics: Fibers , Polymers , Reflectometers , Sensors , Temperature , Backscattering , Diffraction gratings , Fiber Bragg gratings , Optical fiber , Temperature sensors

Wave Rich Laser Ultrasonic Wavenumber Imaging for Laser Ultrasonic Propagation Imaging System With Air-Coupled Transducer

Nitam Sunuwar, Jung-Ryul Lee

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3088

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Topics: Imaging , Lasers , Transducers , Waves , Damage , Filters , Algorithms , Signals , Aluminum plate , Capacitance

Fundamental Understanding of Wave Propagation in a Beam Using PZT Actuators and Sensors

Vishnu Prasad Venugopal, Gang Wang

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3107

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Topics: Actuators , Sensors , Wave propagation , Waves , Damage , Finite element analysis , Algorithms , Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Echoes

Fiber Bragg Gratings for Heat Flux Measurements in Thermal Protection Systems Under a Steady Conductive Thermal Load

Drew A. Hackney, Kara J. Peters, Richard J. Black, Joannes M. Costa, Behzad Moslehi, Livia Zarnescu

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3135

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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings , Heat flux , Stress , Temperature , Sensors , Wavelength , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Cycles , Fibers , Heat

Operational Model Updating of Low-Order HAWT Models for Structural Health Monitoring Applications

Antonio Velazquez, R. Andrew Swartz

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3164

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Topics: Horizontal axis wind turbines , Structural health monitoring , Computer-aided engineering , Wind turbines , Engines , Machinery , Modal assurance criterion , Optimization , Probability , Composite materials

Effects of Rapid Change in Temperature on Ultrasonic Guided Lamb Wave Propagation

Balaji Sivasubramanian, Daewon Kim

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3173

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Topics: Temperature , Wave propagation , Waves , Sensors , Adhesives , Aircraft , Aluminum , Composite building materials , Cooling , Cycles

Fiber Bragg Grating Strains to Obtain Structural Response of a Carbon Composite Wing

Matthew J. Nicolas, Rani W. Sullivan, W. Lance Richards

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3265

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Topics: Carbon composites , Fiber Bragg gratings , Wings , Stress , Shapes , Aircraft , Algorithms , Composite materials , Displacement , NASA

Effects of Altitude on Active Structural Health Monitoring

Benjamin Cooper, Andrei Zagrai, Seth Kessler

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3269

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Flight , Crack detection , Elastic waves , Temperature , Acoustic emissions , Pressure , Space vehicles , Temperature profiles , Waves

Combined Evaluation Composite Pressure Vessel With Thin-Wall Metal Liner by Acoustic Emission and Strain Gauges

Junqing Zhao, Xiaodong He

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3287

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Composite materials , Metals , Pressure vessels , Strain gages , Thin wall structures , Vessels , Buckling , Cylinders , Damage

Damage Detection in Composite Structures With Wavenumber Array Data Processing

Zhenhua Tian, Cara Leckey, Lingyu Yu

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3288

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Waves , Delamination , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Wave propagation , Aircraft , Carbon reinforced plastics , Crack detection

Structural Health Monitoring via Connectivity Constrained Reference Basis Model Updating

Yoram Halevi

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3290

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Algorithms , Noise (Sound)

Evaluation of the Damage Detection Characteristics of Electrical Impedance Tomography

Bryan R. Loyola, Luciana Arronche, Marianne LaFord, Valeria La Saponara, Kenneth J. Loh

SMASIS 2013; V002T05A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3317

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Topics: Damage , Impedance (Electricity) , Sensors , Carbon nanotubes , Electrical conductivity , Fibers , Thin films , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Service life (Equipment)

Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

Sectored Tube-Shaped Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Actuator With Integrated Sensor

Marissa A. Tsugawa, Kam K. Leang, Viljar Palmre, Kwang J. Kim

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3017

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Metals , Polymers , Sensors , Electrodes , Displacement , Platinum , Biomedicine , Biomimetics

Artificial Cochlear Hair Cells Using Active Piezoelectric Materials

Bryan S. Joyce, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3021

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Topics: Bifurcation , Brass (Metal) , Cantilever beams , Closed loop systems , Damping , Ear , Engineering simulation , Feedback , Finite element model , Frequency response

Locomotion Gait Design of an Earthworm-Like Robot Based on Multi-Segment Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Structures

Hongbin Fang, Suyi Li, K. W. Wang, Jian Xu

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3027

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Robots , Actuators , Kinematics , Bionics , Conceptual design , Deformation , Robotics

Design Optimization of a Twist Compliant Mechanism With Nonlinear Stiffness

Yashwanth Tummala, Mary Frecker, Aimy Wissa, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3031

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Stiffness , Pareto optimization , Wings , Deflection , Engineering prototypes , Flight , Stress

A Dynamic Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis With Superelastic Actuators

Feng Tian, Mohammad Elahinia, Mohamed Samir Hefzy

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3044

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Topics: Actuators , Knee , Orthotics , Cycles , Stiffness , Conceptual design , Locks (Waterways) , Shapes , Springs , Arches

Microfabrication for Packaged Biomolecular Unit Cells

Mary-Anne Nguyen, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3068

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Topics: Contamination , Drops , Junctions , Lipid bilayers , Microfabrication , Microfluidics , Packaging , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Self-assembly , Urethane elastomers

The Validation of a Generalized Aerodynamic Model for a Multi-Body Bio-Inspired Wing

Christopher J. Blower, Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3075

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Topics: Biomimetics , Wings , Airfoils , Wakes , Air flow , Aircraft , Computational fluid dynamics , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Pressure , Boundary layer turbulence

Power Response of a Muscle Actuator Driven by a Regenerative, Enzymatic Pressurization Mechanism

Thomas M. Sutter, Terry S. Creasy, Matthew B. Dickerson, Ryan S. Justice

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3098

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Topics: Actuators , Muscle , Design , Aircraft , Artificial limbs , Carbon dioxide , Chemistry , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Manufacturing

Principles of Biomolecular Network Design

Eric C. Freeman, Michael K. Philen, Donald J. Leo

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3113

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Topics: Blocks (Building materials) , Cellular mechanics , Circuits , Design , Engineering design , Lipid bilayers , Membranes , Modeling , Proteins , Smart materials

Bat Noseleaves as an Inspiration for Smart Emission Baffle Structures

Anupam K. Gupta, Yanqing Fu, Dane Webster, Rolf Müller

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3120

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Topics: Acoustics , Computers , Construction , Deformation , Degrees of freedom , Emissions , Engineering systems and industry applications , Loudspeakers , Shapes , Smart structures

Dynamic Characterization of Biomimetic Artificial Hair Cells

Jeffrey P. Travis, Myles D. Dunlap, Donald J. Leo, J. Wallace Grant

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3130

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Topics: Biomimetics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Excitation , Fluid dynamics , Sensors , Testing

Feedback Controlled Bilayer Heating Within the Regulated Attachment Method

Graham Taylor, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3132

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Topics: Feedback , Heating , Temperature , Lipid bilayers , Drops , Membranes , Probes , Closed loop systems , Electrical measurement , Noise (Sound)

Understanding Micro-Droplet Interface Bilayers for Developing Bioinspired Sensors

Guru Venkatesan, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3134

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Topics: Biomimetics , Drops , Sensors , Shrinkage (Materials) , Density , Microfluidics , Stability , Water

Toward Variable Recruitment Fluidic Artificial Muscles

Matthew Bryant, Michael A. Meller, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3136

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Topics: Muscle , Actuators , Design , Stress , Biomimetics , Circuits , Engineering prototypes , Experimental characterization , Fibers , Manufacturing

Characterizing the Sources of Current Generated by a Membrane-Based Hair Cell Sensor

Nima Tamaddoni, Andy Sarles

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3141

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Topics: Membranes , Sensors , Capacitance , Cell membranes , Clamps (Tools) , Electrodes , Electromagnetic fields , Free vibrations , Lipid bilayers , Vibration

Directional Sensitivity Analysis of a Hydrogel-Supported Artificial Hair Cell

Rodrigo Sarlo, Donald Leo

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3148

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Topics: Hydrogels , Sensitivity analysis , Sensors , Displacement , Emission spectroscopy , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluids , Geometry , Lipid bilayers , Manufacturing

Design and Characterization of Piezo-Based Stereocilia

Mathieu Vandaele, Bryan S. Joyce, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3189

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Topics: Control equipment , Damage , Design , Displacement , Electric potential , Feedback , Firing , Piezoelectric ceramics , Sensors , Signals

Frequency Dependent Ion Rejection Properties of Active Nanoporous Membranes

Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3202

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Topics: Membranes , Nanopores , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure gradient , Ions , Shapes , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Electricity (Physics)

Energetic and Dynamic Effects of Operating Fluid on Fluidic Artificial Muscle Actuators

Michael A. Meller, Matthew J. Bryant, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3210

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Topics: Actuators , Fluids , Muscle , Damping , Compressed air , Compressibility , Dynamic response , Dynamic testing (Engineering) , Elastic constants , Free vibrations

Characterization of Electrochemical Capacity of a Biotemplated Polypyrrole Membrane

Robert G. Northcutt, Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3214

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Topics: Membranes , Conducting polymers , Electrodes , Density , Fatigue , Batteries , Currents , Packaging , Polymerization , Polymers

A Chemo-Mechanical Constitutive Model for Conducting Polymers

Vinithra Venugopal, Hao Zhang, Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3218

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Constitutive equations , Polymers , Actuators , Electrolytes , Design , Electric fields , Relaxation (Physics) , Cantilevers , Dynamic models

FEM of Coupled Chemo-Electro-Mechanical Behavior of Human Intervertebral Disc

Gayatri K. Mistri, Kamlesh J. Suthar

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3226

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Topics: Finite element methods , Finite element model , Intervertebral discs , Disks , Finite element analysis , Fluids , Ions , Simulation , Electric charge , Partial differential equations

Advanced Self-Healing Ceramics for Turbine Blade

Wataru Nakao

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3235

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Topics: Ceramics , Composite materials , Crack propagation , Damage , Deformation , Fiber reinforced ceramics , Fibers , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat

An Adjoint Based Approach for Optimal Design of Morphing SMP

Shuang Wang, John C. Brigham

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3250

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Shapes , Thermomechanics , Damage , Inverse problems , Structural elements (Construction)

Bioinspired Design of IntraVAD Assistive Device for Congestive Heart Failure Patients Using Ionic Polymer Metal Composites and Shape Memory Alloys

Milad Hosseinipour, Mohammad Elahinia

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3261

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Heart failure , Metallic composites , Polymers , Shape memory alloys , Actuators , Biocompatibility , Blood flow , Control equipment

Miniaturized Pneumatic Artificial Muscles Actuating a Bio-Inspired Robot Hand

Thomas E. Pillsbury, Ryan M. Robinson, Norman M. Wereley

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3262

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Topics: Biomimetics , End effectors , Muscle , Actuators , Robotics , Braid (Textile) , Density , Design , Artificial limbs , Degrees of freedom

Coupled Modeling and Optimization of Piezocomposite Wings

Onur Bilgen, Michael I. Friswell, Mohammed Taqiuddin

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3311

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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Wings , Boundary-value problems , Stiffness , Deformation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering prototypes , Fluid structure interaction , Piezoelectric actuators

Modeling and Closed Loop Control of Contraction in a Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

Edward Bubert, Curt S. Kothera, Gang Wang, Norman M. Wereley

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3328

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Topics: Modeling , Muscle , Aerospace industry , Actuators , Control equipment , Displacement , Frequency response , Pneumatic actuators , Pressure , Robotics

Evaluation of Millimeter-Size Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Tubes

Aniruddh Vashisth, Bin Zhu, Benjamin M. Wimmer, Charles E. Bakis, Christopher D. Rahn

SMASIS 2013; V002T06A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3344

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Topics: Composite materials , Pressure , Shapes , Stiffness , Damping , Elastic moduli , Elasticity , Fibers , Fluid dynamics , Steel

Energy Harvesting

Experimental Comparison Between a Fractal-Inspired Multi-Frequency Piezoelectric Energy Converter and a Traditional Converter

Davide Castagnetti

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3020

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Topics: Fractals , Power converters , Cantilevers , Engineering prototypes , Sensors , Stress , Vibration

Experimental Investigation of Thermoacoustic-Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Refrigerators With Dynamic Magnifiers

M. Nouh, O. Aldraihem, A. Baz

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3030

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Acoustics , Temperature gradient , Pressure , Thermal energy , Waves , Deflection , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Engineering prototypes

Digital Energy Harvester for Random or Multimodal Structural Vibrations

Kanjuro Makihara, Yuta Yamamoto

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3050

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Circuits , Machinery , Piezoelectric transducers

Testing of Vibrational Energy Harvesting on Flying Birds

Michael W. Shafer, Robert MacCurdy, Ephrahim Garcia

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3063

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Testing

Self-Powered Synchronized Switching Interfacing Circuits for Micro-Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters

Ya Shan Shih, Shun Chiu Lin, Mickaël Lallart, Wen Jong Wu

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3066

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Topics: Circuits , Energy harvesting , Generators , Switches , Design , Energy generation , Energy resources , Q-factor , Resonance , Stainless steel

Modeling and Control of a Continuously Variable Planetary Transmission for a Small Wind Turbine Drivetrain

Zhi Yang, Mahesh Krishnamurthy, Jose M. Garcia

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3067

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Topics: Control modeling , Wind turbines , Electromagnetic induction , Generators , Blades , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Matlab , Rotors , Turbines , Wind

Towards Frequency-Independent Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting Using Frequency Up-Conversion and Power Analysis

Ambrish P. Patel, Adam M. Wickenheiser

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3076

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Excitation , Engineering simulation , Magnets , Simulation , Transducers , Wavelets , Weight (Mass)

Nonlinear Dynamics of the Hybrid Rotary-Translational Energy Harvester

M. Amin Karami, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3110

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Nonlinear dynamics , Vibration , Excitation , Pendulums , Generators , Energy generation , Gravity (Force) , Machinery , Modeling

Concurrent Energy Harvesting From Vibratory Base Excitations and Aerodynamic Flows

Amin Bibo, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3115

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Topics: Aerodynamic flow , Energy harvesting , Excitation , Flutter (Aerodynamics)

Performance of Galloping Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters With Square Bluff Body

Felix Ewere, Gang Wang

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3122

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Design , Wind tunnels

A Miniature Three-Axis Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Chiao-Fang Hung, Chieh-Min Wang, Shin-Hung Ling, Tien-Kan Chung

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3123

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Inertia (Mechanics) , Piezoelectricity

Underwater Energy Harvesting From Base Excitation of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites Undergoing Torsional Vibrations

Youngsu Cha, Linfeng Shen, Maurizio Porfiri

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3125

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Metallic composites , Polymers , Vibration , Fluids , Damping , Deformation , Design , Electrodes

Energy Harvesting From Base Excitation of a Biomimetic Fish Tail Hosting Ionic Polymer Metal Composites

Youngsu Cha, Matteo Verotti, Horace Walcott, Sean D. Peterson, Maurizio Porfiri

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3127

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Topics: Biomimetics , Energy harvesting , Excitation , Metallic composites , Polymers , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Design , Fluids , Modeling

Analytical Electromechanical Model of Cantilevered Bi-Stable Composites for Broadband Energy Harvesting

Andres F. Arrieta, Tommaso Delpero, Paolo Ermanni

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3137

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Topics: Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Design , Electromechanical devices , Mode shapes , Oscillating frequencies , Oscillations , Resonance , Vibration

Harvesting of Bending Waves in One-Dimensional Infinite Beams Using Resistive-Reactive Circuits

Serife Tol, F. Levent Degertekin, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3139

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Topics: Circuits , Waves , Energy harvesting , Vibration , Biomedicine , Cantilevers , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elastic waves , Electronic components

Multiple Patch-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting From Multiple Vibration Modes of Thin Plates

Ugur Aridogan, Ipek Basdogan, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3145

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Plates (structures) , Vibration , Aluminum plate , Boundary-value problems , Cantilevers , Energy generation , Engineering simulation , Frequency response , Modeling

A Vibration Energy Harvesting Structure, Tunable Over a Wide Frequency Range Using Minimal Actuation

John Heit, David Christensen, Shad Roundy

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3165

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Resonance , Design , Energy generation , Excitation , Springs , Stiffness , Testing , Transducers

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting From Nonlinear Aeroelastic Vibrations

Wander Gustavo Rocha Vieira, Carlos De Marqui Junior

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3176

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Stress , Wings , Air flow , Approximation , Circuits , Finite element analysis , Generators , Limit cycles

Power Density Performance Improvements for High Pressure Ripple Energy Harvesting

Nalin Verma, Kenneth A. Cunefare, Ellen Skow, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3179

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Topics: Energy harvesting , High pressure (Physics) , Power density , Pressure , Stress , Circuits , Design , Engineering prototypes , Fluids , Hydraulic drive systems

A Systematic Approach to Corrosion-Powered Sensor Network Design

Scott Ouellette, Michael Todd

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3191

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Topics: Corrosion , Design , Sensor networks , Energy harvesting , Sensors , Circuits , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Data acquisition , Electricity (Physics) , Marine structures

Controlling the Postbuckling Response of Cylindrical Shells Under Axial Compression for Applications in Smart Structures

Rigoberto Burgueño, Nan Hu, Nizar Lajnef

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3194

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Topics: Compression , Pipes , Smart structures , Energy harvesting , Failure , Anisotropy , Deformation , Displacement , Dynamic response , Fibers

Self-Powered Sensing System for the Monitoring of Quasi-Static Structural Response

Nizar Lajnef, Rigoberto Burgueño, Shantanu Chakrabartty, Wassim Borchani

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3197

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Topics: Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Computation , Data storage systems , Deformation , Gates (Closures) , Piezoelectric transducers , Plates (structures) , Sensors , Signals , Storage

Control of Snap-Through Transitions in the Response of Mechanically-Equivalent Frequency Modulators

Wassim Borchani, Nizar Lajnef, Rigoberto Burgueño

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3199

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Topics: Buckling , Cantilever beams , Deformation , Displacement , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Engineering simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Frequency response

Novel Two-Stage Electrical Energy Generators for Low and Variable Speed Rotary Machinery

Jahangir Rastegar, Richard Murray

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3217

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Machinery , Generators , Energy harvesting , Potential energy , Wind , Cycles , Design , Energy conversion , Flow (Dynamics)

Development of High-Efficiency Piezoelectric-Based Energy-Harvesting Power Sources Using Motion-Doubling Mechanisms

Jahangir Rastegar, Richard Murray

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3225

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Springs , Vibration , Cycles , Generators , Damping , Design , Energy conversion , Engineering prototypes , Magnets

Experimental Performance Evaluation of Vibration Monitoring Sensor Prototype Driven by Piezocomposite Vibration Energy Harvester Under Low Intensity Excitation Condition

Kazuhiko Adachi, Tatsuya Sakamoto

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3228

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Excitation , Performance evaluation , Sensors , Vibration , Machinery , Cantilevers , Capacitors , Composite materials

Optimization and Comparison of Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvesters Under Constant Volume Conditions

Hanmin Lee, Young-Cheol Kim, Jaewon Lim, Seong-Whan Park

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3247

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Optimization , Vibration , Construction , Architecture , Design , Finite element analysis , Shapes

Energy Harvesting From Arrays of Long Barium Titanate Nanowires

Aneesh Koka, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3297

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Nanowires , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Alternating current (Electricity) , Vibration , Electrodes , Excitation , Resistors , Stress

Ferrofluids for Concurrent Vibration Absorption and Energy Harvesting

Saad F. Alazemi, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2013; V002T07A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3298

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Topics: Absorption , Energy harvesting , Ferrofluids , Vibration , Fluids , Containers , Electromotive force , Dampers , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Energy generation

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