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Smart Structures

Applications and Related Technologies

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  • © 2001

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Editors:
  1. Afzal Suleman

    1. Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

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Part of the book series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences (CISM, volume 429)

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages ii-viii
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  2. Active Shape Control

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Smart Structures — an Overview

      • A. Suleman, E. Prasad, R. Blackow, D. Waechter
      Pages 3-16

    3. Modelling of Piezoelectric Actuators in Shells, Plates and Beams

      • A. Suleman
      Pages 17-34

    4. A Finite Element Adaptive Plate Model

      • A. Suleman
      Pages 35-43

    5. An Adaptive Aeroelastic Wing

      • A. Suleman, A. P. Costa, P. Moniz, C. Crawford
      Pages 44-54

    6. An Adaptive Truss Structure

      • A. Suleman, R. Sedaghati
      Pages 55-61

  3. Active Vibration Control

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 63-63
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    2. Adaptive Structure Projects at the Institute A of Mechanics imbedded in a Collaborative Research Center at the University of Stuttgart

      • L. Gaul, H. Albrecht, M. Kögl, R. Nitsche, U. Stöbener, J. Wirnitzer
      Pages 65-73

    3. Piezoelectric Stack Actuator: FE-Modeling and Application for Vibration Isolation

      • Uwe Stöbener, Lothar Gaul
      Pages 74-85

    4. Damping of Structural Vibrations Using Adaptive Joint Connections and Neural Control

      • Hans Albrecht, Jan Wirnitzer, Lothar Gaul
      Pages 86-97

    5. Sensor and actuator design methods in active vibration control for distributed parameter structures

      • Hans Albrecht, Uwe Stöbener, Lothar Gaul
      Pages 98-108

    6. Controller design for friction driven systems

      • R. Nitsche, L. Gaul
      Pages 109-119

    7. Piezoelectric analysis with FEM and BEM

      • M. Kögl, L. Gaul
      Pages 120-130

  4. Smart Machine Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 131-131
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    2. Electrostructured Fluids and Smart Machines

      • W. A. Bullough
      Pages 133-144

    3. Electrostructured Fluid Flow Quantification

      • W. A. Bullough, D. J. Ellam, R. J. Atkin
      Pages 145-166

    4. ESF Clutch Driven Mechanisms and the ER Linear Reversing Motion Demonstrator

      • W. A. Bullough, A. R. Johnson, J. Makin, R. C. Tozer
      Pages 167-183

    5. ER/MR Flow Mode Damper Design Methodology and Railcar Lateral Suspension Application

      • W. A. Bullough, D. J. Peel, N. D. Sims, R. Stanway
      Pages 184-203

    6. ESF Tribology, Hydrodynamic Lubrication and the Flexibly Operated Lens Finisher

      • W. A. Bullough, P. L. Wong
      Pages 204-218
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This book documents the state-of-the-art evaluation of the embryonic field of multifunctional materials and adaptive structures, more specifically in the area of active vibration suppression, shape control, noise attenuation, structural health monitoring, smart machines and micro-electro-mechanical systems with application in aircraft, aerospace, automobile, civil structures and consumer industry.

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  • Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

    Afzal Suleman

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