Advanced parametric analysis of piezoelectric actuators with Interdigitated electrodes having various cross-sections

Ajmi Jemai, Fehmi Najar, Moez Chafra, Zoubeida Ounaies

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Abstract

Finite Element (FE) analysis has been performed on the representative volume element of piezoelectric composite actuators with Interdigitated Electrodes (IDE). In these investigations, the effect of the IDE geometry on the deformation performances and the failure hazards, due to field concentrations, is modeled. These numerical models take into account local details such as complicated electrode patterns, local variations of the poling direction due to curved field lines and the existence of the electrodes. Numerical simulations show that the novel electrode designs can significantly ameliorate the micro-strain by selecting the appropriate geometrical parameters. Moreover, the developed results demonstrate that the electrical field concentrations, in case of newly electrode edge, can be highly decreased, allowing to reduce the risk of premature failure of the piezoelectric actuator. These proposed models are compared to previously classical models, which dont take into account local details.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDesign and Modeling of Mechanical Systems - II - Proceedings of the 6th Conference on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2015
EditorsHachmi Ben Daly, Mnaouar Chouchane, Nizar Aifaoui, Mnaouar Chouchane, Tahar Fakhfakh, Fakher Chaari
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages489-499
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783319175263
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event6th International Congress on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2015 - Hammamet, Tunisia
Duration: Mar 23 2015Mar 25 2015

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences
Volume789
ISSN (Print)0170-8643

Other

Other6th International Congress on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2015
Country/TerritoryTunisia
CityHammamet
Period3/23/153/25/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Library and Information Sciences

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