Active vibration control of a stiffened panel through application of negative capacitance shunts

Benjamin S. Beck, Kenneth A. Cunefare, Manuel Collet, Massimo Ruzzene

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Abstract

Shunted piezoelectric patches form an effective control mechanism for reducing vibrations of a mechanical system. One type of shunt, a negative capacitance circuit, is capable of suppressing vibration amplitude over a broad frequency range. Most previous work has focused on control of simple test structures such as beams and plates. This work studies the performance of the negative capacitance shunt connected to piezoelectric patches attached to a stiffened aircraft panel. The placement of the piezoelectric transducers is determined using a simplified finite element model of one bay of the panel. The numerical predictions are compared to experimental results for spatial average vibration for a point force input. The amount of control for increasing number of patches is also investigated. These results give a more accurate representation of the achievable performance in real world application.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 7 2011Mar 10 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7977
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/7/113/10/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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