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Nonlinear oscillation of a dielectric elastomer balloon

Submitted by Jian ZHU on

This paper studies the dynamic behavior of a dielectric elastomer balloon subject to a combination of pressure and voltage.  When the pressure and voltage are static, the balloon may reach a state of equilibrium.  We determine the stability of the state of equilibrium, and calculate the natural frequency of the small-amplitude oscillation around the state of equilibrium.  When the voltage is sinusoidal, the balloon resonates at multiple frequencies of excitation, giving rise to superharmonic, harmonic, and subharmonic responses.  When the frequency of excitation varies c

How Can I model a dental bridge in abaqus which it is made of composite beam that surround with ceramic (3d model)

Submitted by Morteza_Kiani on

Hi dear

I am going to model a 3d dental bridge in abaqus that it is made of 2 parts:

1: a beam with 5 plys from fiber and adhesive (composite part)

2: orthotropic ceramic part which surround the composite beam

I'd appreciate if you help me and write the sequences in the modeling of this issue.

please send it to my email: kian32m [at] yahoo.com (kian32m[at]yahoo[dot]com)

thank

Maximal energy that can be converted by a Dielectric Elastomer Generator

Submitted by Adrian S. J. Koh on

Mechanical energy can be converted to electrical energy by using a dielectric elastomer generator.  The elastomer is susceptible to various modes of failure, including electrical breakdown, electromechanical instability, loss of tension, and rupture by stretch.  The modes of failure define a cycle of maximal energy that can be converted.  This cycle is represented on planes of work-conjugate coordinates, and may be used to guide the design of practical cycles.