Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators

E. Yang; M. Frecker; E. Mockensturm

doi:10.1117/12.658740

Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators

E. Yang, M. Frecker, E. Mockensturm

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Abstract

In this paper the general-purpose finite element (FE) software ABAQUS is used to develop models to simulate large nonlinear viscoelastic response of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators. The FE models assume the material to be a simple homogenous, isotropic, and incompressible material. The hyperelastic and viscoelastic material constants are determined using results from constant load uniaxial tensile tests and a constant load uniaxial creep test, respectively. Actuator with elliptical and rectangular cavities fabricated and tested at 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 kV. The FE models are validated using experimental results obtained after 90 seconds.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Smart Structures and Materials 2006
Subtitle of host publication	Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD)
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658740
State	Published - Jul 17 2006
Event	Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Feb 27 2006 → Mar 2 2006

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Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	6168
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

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Other	Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD)
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	2/27/06 → 3/2/06

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

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Yang, E, Frecker, M & Mockensturm, E 2006, Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators. in Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD)., 61680H, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 6168, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD), San Diego, CA, United States, 2/27/06. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658740

Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators. / Yang, E.; Frecker, M.; Mockensturm, E.
Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD). 2006. 61680H (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 6168).

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