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Quasi-Static Analysis of LaRC THUNDER Actuators
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 2007.
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Abstract
- An analytic approach is developed to predict the shape and displacement with voltage in the quasi-static limit of LaRC Thunder Actuators. The problem is treated with classical lamination theory and Von Karman non-linear analysis. In the case of classical lamination theory exact analytic solutions are found. It is shown that classical lamination theory is insufficient to describe the physical situation for large actuators but is sufficient for very small actuators. Numerical results are presented for the non-linear analysis and compared with experimental measurements. Snap-through behavior, bifurcation, and stability are presented and discussed.
- Subjects :
- Composite Materials
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- NASA Technical Reports
- Notes :
- WBS 810031.07.03
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsnas.20070018753
- Document Type :
- Report