Consistent Euler – Bernoulli beam theories in statics for classical and explicit gradient elasticities

2021 ◽  
pp. 115026
Author(s):  
Stergios Alexandros Sideris ◽  
Charalampos Tsakmakis
Keyword(s):  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Beam Theories

Developing a beam formulation for semi-crystalline two-way shape memory polymers

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1465-1476
Author(s):  
Mohammad-Ali Maleki-Bigdeli ◽  
Majid Baniassadi ◽  
Kui Wang ◽  
Mostafa Baghani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Von Karman ◽  
Von Kármán ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Beam Theories

In this research, the bending of a two-way shape memory polymer beam is examined implementing a one-dimensional phenomenological macroscopic constitutive model into Euler–Bernoulli and von-Karman beam theories. Since bending loading is a fundamental problem in engineering applications, a combination of bending problem and two-way shape memory effect capable of switching between two temporary shapes can be used in different applications, for example, thermally activated sensors and actuators. Shape memory polymers as a branch of soft materials can undergo large deformation. Hence, Euler–Bernoulli beam theory does not apply to the bending of a shape memory polymer beam where moderate rotations may occur. To overcome this limitation, von-Karman beam theory accounting for the mid-plane stretching as well as moderate rotations can be employed. To investigate the difference between the two beam theories, the deflection and rotating angles of a shape memory polymer cantilever beam are analyzed under small and moderate deflections and rotations. A semi-analytical approach is used to inspect Euler–Bernoulli beam theory, while finite-element method is employed to study von-Karman beam theory. In the following, a smart structure is analyzed using a prepared user-defined subroutine, VUMAT, in finite-element package, ABAQUS/EXPLICIT. Utilizing generated user-defined subroutine, smart structures composed of shape memory polymer material can be analyzed under complex loading circumstances through the two-way shape memory effect.

Analysis of bimorph piezoelectric beam energy harvesters using superconvergent element

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (15) ◽  
pp. 2299-2313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peyman Hajheidari ◽  
Ion Stiharu ◽  
Rama Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Beam Energy ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Energy Harvesters ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy ◽  
Piezoelectric Beam ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Beam Theories

Cantilever-based piezoelectric energy harvesters have been utilized as structures to extract mechanical energy from the ambient mechanical vibrations and transfer it into the electrical output. In this article, the performance of bimorph piezoelectric beam energy harvesters is investigated. The cantilever beam is modeled by using both Timoshenko and Euler–Bernoulli beam theories. The equations are discretized using the conventional finite element method and superconvergent element. Besides the high rate of convergence, easy switching between the above beam theories is enabled by such type of element. The current model is presented for a Timoshenko beam model, but it could as well be used for a Euler–Bernoulli beam model. In addition, voltage, current, and power frequency response functions for different ranges of load resistance varying from the short-circuit to open-circuit conditions are determined to reach the maximum values. Effects of the slenderness ratio and the required beam model based on the geometric properties of the piezoelectric energy harvesters are discussed in the final part of this study. The results show that only for smaller values of the slenderness ratio (below 5), it is necessary to model the beam using the Timoshenko assumptions; otherwise both beam theories provide approximately the same responses.

LMI-based hybrid temporal-spatial differential control design for a class of Euler-Bernoulli beam system

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110036
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Zhong ◽  
Xiaolei Chen ◽  
Yupeng Yuan ◽  
Jiajia Tan
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Suppression ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Recursive Algorithm ◽  
Linear Matrix ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Hybrid Controller ◽  
Beam System ◽  
Active Vibration ◽  
Differential Control ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

This paper addresses the problem of active vibration suppression for a class of Euler-Bernoulli beam system. The objective of this paper is to design a hybrid temporal-spatial differential controller, which is involved with the in-domain and boundary actuators, such that the closed-loop system is stable. The Lyapunov’s direct method is employed to derive the sufficient condition, which not only can guarantee the stabilization of system, but also can improve the spatial cooperation of actuators. In the framework of the linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) technology, the gain matrices of hybrid controller can obtained by developing a recursive algorithm. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by applying a numerical simulation.

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