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ASME 2015 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 21–23, 2015

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5730-4

In This Volume

Integrated System Design and Implementation (22)
Structural Health Monitoring (13)
Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems (14)
Energy Harvesting (23)

Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting

Integrated System Design and Implementation

Design and Analysis of a Magnetorheological Fluid Mount Featuring Uni-Directional Squeeze Mode

Xian-Xu Bai, Peng Chen, Li-Jun Qian, Ping Kan

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8813

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Damping , Engines , Stiffness , Vehicles , Displacement , Electromagnets , Plates (structures) , Rubber

Aerodynamic Applications of SMA FRP Structures: An Active Airfoil, From Idea to Real Hardware

Moritz Hübler, Sebastian Nissle, Martin Gurka, Ulf Paul Breuer

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8825

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Topics: Airfoils , Fiber reinforced plastics , Hardware , Design , Deflection , Fibers , Finite element methods , Manufacturing , Polymers , Shape memory alloys

Application of the Shape Memory Effect to Restore Smoothness

Paul Braden, Kaitlyn Gainer

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8827

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Topics: Shape memory effects , Phase transitions , Preservation , Wire , Canvas , Electrical wires , Heat , Shape memory alloys , Thermoelasticity

Bench Top Test of a Droop Nose With Compliant Mechanism

Johannes Riemenschneider, Srinivas Vasista, Bram van de Kamp, Hans Peter Monner

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8853

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Skin , Optimization , Shapes , Wind tunnels , Wings , Aviation , Composite materials , Emissions

The Application of Piezo Based Subsystems for Improved Machining Processes

Welf-Guntram Drossel, André Bucht, Holger Kunze, Kenny Pagel

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8878

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Topics: Machining , Vibration , Actuators , Machinery , Manufacturing , Brittleness , Chatter , Condition monitoring , Cutting , Design

SMA-Based Hydraulic Switching Valve

Sophie Nalbach, Paul Motzki, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8901

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Topics: Valves , Actuators , Construction , Electromagnetic actuators , Springs , Weight (Mass) , Wire , Density , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

Dynamic Deployment of Smart Inflatable Tsunami Airbags (TABs) for Tsunami Disaster Mitigation

M. Shahinpoor, H. Asanuma

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8904

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Topics: Airbags , Hazard mitigation , Tsunamis , Waves , Air-supported structures , Absorption , Dams , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Kinetic energy , Seabed

Non-Contact Tension Sensing Using Fe-Ga Alloy Strip

JinHyeong Yoo, James B. Restorff, Marilyn Wun-Fogle

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8909

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Topics: Alloys , Strips , Tension , Sensors , Stress , Permeability , Knudsen number , Magnetic fields , Magnetization , Strain sensors

Structural Health Monitoring of Pipelines for Environment Pollution Mitigation

Ferdinando Felli, Antonio Paolozzi, Cristian Vendittozzi, Claudio Paris, Hiroshi Asanuma, Gerardo De Canio, Marialuisa Mongelli, Alessandro Colucci

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8922

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Topics: Pipelines , Pollution , Structural health monitoring , Damage , Displacement , Fibers , Leakage , Artificial neural networks , Chain , Corrosion

The Contribution of LARES to Global Climate Change Studies With Geodetic Satellites

Giampiero Sindoni, Claudio Paris, Cristian Vendittozzi, Erricos C. Pavlis, Ignazio Ciufolini, Antonio Paolozzi

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8924

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Topics: Climate change , Satellites , Gravity (Force) , Very long baseline interferometry , Angular momentum , Density , Earthquakes , Geophysics , Lasers , Melting

Self-Folding Laminated Composites for Smart Origami Structures

Venkata Siva C. Chillara, Leon M. Headings, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8968

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Topics: Composite materials , Shapes , Skin , Smart materials , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fibers , Laminates , Lightweight structures , Model development , Plate theory

Design and Experimental Analysis of a Biomedical Prosthetic Knee With Magnetorheological Fluid

The Nguyen, Alan Suarez, Saurabh Bapat

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8974

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomedicine , Design , Experimental analysis , Fluids , Knee , Torque , Braking , Rotors , Brakes

Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Coatings by Heat Treatment in Carbon Powder

Sujun Guan, Liang Hao, Kohei Miyazawa, Yun Lu, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Hiroshi Asanuma

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8988

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Topics: Carbon , Coatings , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Energy gap , Microcracks , Nanofibers , Oxidation , Thin films , Heat , Oxygen

Investigating Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuits for Piezoelectric Flags

Anahita Zargarani, Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9011

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Topics: Circuits , Energy harvesting , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Wind tunnels , Wind velocity

Damping Properties of Steel, Copper and NiTi for Use in Industrial Circular Saws

Ralf Theiß, Benjamin Dymel, Sven Langbein, Tobias Nürnberg

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9012

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Topics: Circular saws , Copper , Damping , Nickel titanium alloys , Steel , Vibration , Cutting , Cutting tools , Stress , Alloys

Reduction of Actuation Loads in a Self-Deploying SMA-Based Slat-Cove Filler for a Transport Aircraft

William Scholten, Darren Hartl, Thomas Strganac, Travis Turner

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9015

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Topics: Aircraft , Fillers (Materials) , Stress , Noise (Sound) , Design , Finite element analysis , Actuators , Flow (Dynamics) , Genetic algorithms , Modeling

Development of an Extended Kalman Filter for Self-Sensing Application of Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuator

H. Gurung, S. Karmakar, A. Banerjee

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9021

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Topics: Actuators , Kalman filters , Shape memory alloys , Wire , Displacement , Electrical resistance , Convection , Stress , Deformation , Errors

Traveling Wave Phenomenon Through Piezoelectric Actuation of a Free-Free Cylindrical Tube

Austin Phoenix, V. V. N. Sriram Malladi, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9025

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Topics: Traveling waves , Cylinders , Reflection , Actuators , Ceramics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Modeling

A Novel Thermomagnetic Rotational-Actuator

Chih-Cheng Cheng, Tien-Kan Chung, Chin-Chung Chen, Hsin-Min Wang

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9031

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Topics: Actuators , Generators , Magnetic fields , Aluminum , Bearings , Cantilever beams , Electromagnetic induction , Electromagnets , Gadolinium , Heating

Design and Demonstration of a Flexible Matrix Composite Actuated Flap in a UAV

Michael Heim, Kyle Pyne, Adrian Bialy, Meghan Burns, Glendon Mohan, Noah Beaty, Connor MacNeal, Colby Weit, E. Brady Doepke, Chris Kevorkian, Michael Philen, Craig Woolsey

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9033

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Actuators , Flight , Wings , Aerodynamics , Aerospace industry , Aircraft , Carbon fibers

A Novel Mechanical-Mechanism Enhanced Thermomagnetic Tweezer Demonstrating Gripping of Ferromagnetic and Non-Ferromagnetic Objects

Hsin-Min Wang, Tien-Kan Chung, Chin-Chung Chen, Chih-Cheng Cheng, Chu-Yi Lin

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9048

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Topics: Ball bearings , Generators , Grippers , Magnets , Temperature

Design, Development and Evaluation of a Two Way Actuated Steerable Needle

Bardia Konh, Harold H. Lee, Vincent P. Martin, Vincent Zhao, Daehoon Han, Howon Lee, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2015; V002T04A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9084

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Topics: Design , Needles , Surgery , Deflection , Deformation , Glass transition , Heating , Shape memory alloys , Shape memory polymers , Temperature

Structural Health Monitoring

Laser Induced Lamb Wave Generation for Structural Health Monitoring of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Ron Sebastian, Benjamin Kelkel, Martin Gurka, Tobias Traub, Johannes L’huillier

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8815

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Topics: Carbon reinforced plastics , Lasers , Structural health monitoring , Waves , Acoustics , Excitation , Piezoelectric transducers , Signals , Wavelength , Fibers

Improved Understanding of Damage Precursors Through Local Mechanical Characterization

Daniel P. Cole, Ed M. Habtour

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8822

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Topics: Damage , Atomic force microscopy , Fibers , Polyester fibers , Additive manufacturing , Aerospace industry , Glass , Mechanical testing , Microscale devices , Nonlinear vibration

Negative Pressure Waves Analysis for Crack Localization and Crack Size Estimation for 3D Printed SHM System

Michaël F. Hinderdael, Dieter De Baere, Wim Devesse, Maria Strantza, Patrick Guillaume

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8845

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Structural health monitoring , Waves , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage , Safety

Characterization of Fiber Optics Integrity Under Several Embedding Parameters in Smart Materials

Samir Mekid, Asad Muhammad Butt, Khurram Qureshi

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8860

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Topics: Optical fiber , Smart materials , Sensors , Fibers , Temperature , Geometry , Metals , Process control

Development Smart/Nervous Material With Novel Sensor Embedding Techniques: A Review

Asad Muhammad Butt, Samir Mekid

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8940

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Topics: Sensors , Advanced materials , Smart materials , Actuators , Composite materials , Corrective actions , Failure , Metals , Pressure , Signals

Coupled Damage Precursor Detection

Oliver J. Myers, Sourav Banerjee

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8950

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Topics: Damage , Microcracks , Carbon reinforced plastics , Endurance limit , Failure mechanisms , Fracture (Materials) , Hardware , Inspection , Laminates , Maintenance

Developing a Generalized Harmonic Balance Method for Accurate Identification of Crack Depth in a Continuous Shaft-Disc System

Hamid Khorrami, Ramin Sedaghati, Subhash Rakheja

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8954

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Topics: Disks , Fracture (Materials) , Crack detection , Bearings , Fatigue cracks , Finite element model , Vibration

Non-Linear Impedance-Based Structural Health Monitoring for Damage Detection and Identification

Mohammad I. Albakri, Sriram Malladi, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8964

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Topics: Damage , Structural health monitoring , Excitation , Damping , Signals , Computer simulation , Damage assessment , Fracture (Materials) , Hardening , Piezoelectric actuators

Identification of Nodal Snap-Through Instability in Civil Space Structures

Guirong Yan, Qiuhua Duan, Ruoqiang Feng

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8976

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Topics: Space frame structures , Structural health monitoring , Shells , Shapes , Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Damage , Domes (Structural elements) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Stability

Detection of Pretension Loss of Cable-Net Structures

Guirong Yan, Scott Jemison, Qiuhua Duan, Ruoqiang Feng

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8978

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Topics: Cables , Cable-stayed bridges , Damage , Failure , Roofs , Safety , Shapes , Sports , Stiffness , Weight (Mass)

Structural Assessment and Damage Identification Algorithms Using Binary Data

Hadi Salehi, Saptarshi Das, Shantanu Chakrabartty, Subir Biswas, Rigoberto Burgueño

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9054

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Topics: Algorithms , Damage , Sensors , Structural health monitoring , Aluminum plate , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Materials degradation , Pattern recognition , Principal component analysis

Characterization of Mechanoluminescent Composites and Their Applications for SHM of Polymer Composites

Srivatsava Krishnan, Prasant Vijayaraghavan, Vishnubaba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9078

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Topics: Composite materials , Polymer composites , Structural health monitoring , Particulate matter , Phosphors , Stress , Crystals , Electronics , Imaging , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Damage Imaging and Quantification Using Spectral Field

Zhenhua Tian, Lingyu Yu

SMASIS 2015; V002T05A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9091

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Topics: Damage , Imaging , Waves , Aluminum plate , Excitation , Fourier transforms , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Piezoelectric transducers , Signals

Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

Understanding the Relationship Between Pitch Agility and Propulsive Aerodynamic Forces in Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Vehicles

Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr., Joseph Calogero, Mary I. Frecker, Aimy A. Wissa

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8835

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Biomimetics , Fluid-dynamic forces , Vehicles , Wings , Cycles , Flight , Stiffness , Shapes , Spar platforms

A Dynamic Spar Numerical Model for Passive Shape Change

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8837

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Topics: Computer simulation , Shapes , Spar platforms , Wing spars , Springs , Wings , Cycles , Modeling , Design , Kinematics

Robust Sensing and Reversible Actuation Using Triblock Copolymer Stabilized Intradroplet Interfaces

Nima Tamaddoni, Graham J. Taylor, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8840

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Topics: Copolymers , Drops , Air flow , Capacitance , Durability , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Rupture , Smart materials , Actuators , Adhesion

Aerodynamic Characteristics Prediction via Artificial Hair Sensor and Feedforward Neural Network

Kaman Thapa Magar, Gregory W. Reich, Matthew R. Rickey, Brian M. Smyers, Richard V. Beblo

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8890

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Feedforward control , Sensors , Flow (Dynamics) , Actuators , Aerodynamics , Airfoils , Control equipment , Design , Manufacturing

Understanding the Locomotion and Dynamic Controls for Millipedes: Part 1 — Kinematic Analysis of Millipede Movements

Anthony Garcia, Shashank Priya, Paul Marek

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8894

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Topics: Design , Kinematic analysis , Robotics , Robots

Active Artificial Hair Cells for Use in Fluid Environments

Bryan S. Joyce, Pablo A. Tarazaga

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8925

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Topics: Fluids , Sensors , Damping , Inertia (Mechanics) , Feedback , Flow (Dynamics) , Frequency response , Oscillations , Simulation , Water

Interrogation of Bilayers in a Multi-Droplet Cluster for Membrane-Based Sensing

Mary-Anne Nguyen, Nima Tamaddoni, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8970

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Topics: Drops , Membranes , Advanced materials , Air flow , Biological tissues , Cell membranes , Clamps (Tools) , Currents , Cycles , Density

Airflow Sensing With Arrays of Hydrogel Supported Artificial Hair Cells

Rodrigo Sarlo, Donald Leo

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9014

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Topics: Air flow , Hydrogels , Flow (Dynamics) , Sensors , Excitation , Membranes , Signals , Biosensors , Fluids , Frequency response

Magnetically Responsive Droplet Interface Bilayer Networks

Khushboo Brahmbhatt, Wujun Zhao, Zhaojie Deng, Leidong Mao, Eric Freeman

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9029

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Topics: Drops , Ferrofluids , Membranes , Biocompatibility , Cell membranes , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Surfactants , Biological tissues , Electrical measurement

Incorporating Stimuli-Responsive Bacteria in Microfluidic Droplets

Kengelle Q. Chukwurah, Yaping Yang, Jian Wang, Yajun Yan, Eric C. Freeman

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9041

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Topics: Bacteria , Drops , Microfluidics , Bio-inspired smart materials , Cell membranes , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , Microscopy , Polishing equipment , Synthetic biology

Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios

Shima Shahab, David Tan, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9093

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Topics: Energy consumption , Fins , Thrust , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Accounting , Actuators , Biomimetics , Cantilevers , Composite materials

Energy Harvesting From Droplet Interface Bilayers

Ashok K. Kancharala, Eric Freeman, Michael K. Philen

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9107

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Topics: Drops , Energy harvesting , Deflection , Excitation , Membranes , Capacitance , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Sensors

The Role of Flexibility on Center of Mass Oscillations of Self Propelled Flapping Fins

Ashok K. Kancharala, Michael K. Philen

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9109

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Topics: Center of mass , Fins , Oscillations , Design , Robotic vehicles , Stiffness

Structural Analysis of Morphing Airfoils for Camber Adaptive Wing

Ning Feng, Liwu Liu, Yanju Liu, Jinsong Leng

SMASIS 2015; V002T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9116

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Topics: Airfoils , Structural analysis , Wings , Chords (Trusses) , Shapes , Skin , Finite element methods , Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Deformation

Energy Harvesting

A Piezoelectric Based Energy Harvester With Dynamic Magnification

Davide Castagnetti

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8812

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Magnification , Design , Energy conversion , Fractals , Frequency response , Geometry , Piezoelectric materials , Piezoelectric transducers , Sustainability

Modeling of a Symmetric Five-Bar Displacement Amplification Compliant Mechanism Using Energy Methods

Moataz M. Elsisy, Yasser Anis, Mustafa Arafa, Chahinaz Saleh

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8829

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Displacement , Modeling , Bending (Stress) , Hinges , Dimensions , Vibration , Corners (Structural elements) , Deflection , Design

Nonlinear Modal Interactions to Improve the Broadband Transduction of Vibratory Energy Harvesters

Li-Qun Chen, Wen-An Jiang, Meghashyam Panyam, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8831

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Magnets , Energy transformation , Frequency response , Pumps , Resonance , Steady state

Wideband Energy Harvesting by Multiple Piezoelectric Oscillators With an SECE Interface

P. H. Wu, Y. C. Shu

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8862

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Circuits , Stress , Electric charge , Engineering simulation , Inductors , Performance evaluation , Simulation , Switches

Piezoelectric-Based Rotary Electrical Energy Generator for Harvesting Energy From Low and Highly Variable Rotary Motion

Jun Wei, Lian Duan

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8879

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Topics: Generators , Gears , Finite element analysis , Cantilevers , Electricity (Physics) , Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Engines , Excitation , Flow (Dynamics)

Reliability-Based Design Optimization for Nonlinear Energy Harvesters

Sumin Seong, Christopher Mullen, Soobum Lee

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8884

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Reliability-based optimization , Cantilevers , Design , Buckling , Engineering prototypes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Nonlinear vibration , Power density

A Linear-Element Coupled Nonlinear Energy Harvesting System

Shengxi Zhou, Daniel J. Inman, Junyi Cao

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8897

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Springs , Magnets , Modeling , Random excitation

A C-Battery Scale Energy Harvester: Part A — System Dynamics

Valeria Nico, Elisabetta Boco, Ronan Frizzell, Jeff Punch

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8907

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Topics: Batteries , Energy harvesting , System dynamics , Excitation , Sensors , Stress , Air compressors , Collisions (Physics) , Compressors , Degrees of freedom

A C-Battery Scale Energy Harvester: Part B — Transducer Optimization and Modeling

Elisabetta Boco, Valeria Nico, Ronan Frizzell, Jeff Punch

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8908

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Topics: Batteries , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Optimization , Transducers , Degrees of freedom , Density , Dimensions , Electromagnetic radiation , Excitation

Synchronization of Cantilevers Arranged in Line of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Max Spornraft, Norbert Schwesinger, Shlomo Berger

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8928

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Topics: Cantilevers , Energy harvesting , Synchronization , Design , Excitation , Air flow , Impulse (Physics) , Vortex-induced vibration , Wind

The Influence of Mass Configurations on Bandwidth in Velocity Amplified Vibrational Energy Harvesters

Declan O’Donoghue, Ronan Frizzell, Jeff Punch

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8952

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Generators , Collisions (Physics) , Degrees of freedom , Excitation , Sensors

Exploiting Bi-Stability to Enhance Energy Capture From Turbulent Flows

Ali H. Alhadidi, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8953

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Topics: Stability , Turbulence , Magnets , Wind tunnels , Cantilever beams , Energy harvesting , Reynolds number

Enhancement of Digital Self-Powered Energy-Harvesting for 2DOF Mixed-Mode Vibrations

Yuta Yamamoto, Kanjuro Makihara, Kenji Yoshimizu

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8984

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Vibration , Circuits , Switches , Degrees of freedom , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation

Characterization of ZnO Piezoelectric Nanowires in Energy Harvesting for Fiber-Reinforced Composites

LoriAnne Groo, Howard Chung, Ayoub Yari Boroujeni, Anahita Emami, Marwan Al-Haik, Michael Philen

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9008

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Fiber reinforced composites , Nanowires , Stress , Carbon fibers , Damage , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Electronics , Energy dissipation , Excitation

Forced Response Analysis of a Piezoelectric Flag Modeled as a Membrane

Gary Frey, Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9013

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Topics: Membranes , Pressure , Deflection , Gravity (Force) , Piezoelectric materials , Tension , Bessel functions , Differential equations , Energy harvesting , Fluid dynamics

Uncertainty Quantification of Energy Harvesting Systems Using Method of Quadratures and Maximum Entropy Principle

Aditya Nanda, M. Amin Karami, Puneet Singla

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9026

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Entropy , Uncertainty quantification , Deflection , Density , Excitation , Probability , Uncertainty , Dynamic systems , Engineering simulation

Equivalent Circuit Modeling of Patch-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting on Plate-Like Structures With AC-DC Conversion

Amirreza Aghakhani, Ipek Basdogan, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9035

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Topics: Circuits , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Computer software , Simulation results , Stress , Vibration , Aerospace industry , Cantilever beams , Excitation

Vertically Aligned Lead Titanate Nanowire Arrays for High Temperature Energy Harvesting

Alireza Nafari, Christopher C. Bowland, Henry A. Sodano

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9038

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Topics: Energy harvesting , High temperature , Nanowires , Temperature , Vibration , Acoustics , Circuits , Density , Energy resources , Nanoelectromechanical systems

Geometric Effects on Embedded Piezoelectric Energy Harvester in Knee Replacement Bearing

Cesar E. Contreras, April E. Parkison, Brooke E. Wilson, R. Michael Meneghini, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9063

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Topics: Bearings , Energy harvesting , Knee joint prostheses , Knee , Geometry , Stress , Transducers , Arthroplasty , Machining , Manufacturing

Energy Harvesting From Heartbeat Using Piezoelectric Beams With Fan-Folded Configuration and Added Tip Mass

M. H. Ansari, M. Amin Karami

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9071

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Pacemakers , Batteries , Brass (Metal) , Electric power generation , Frequency response , Geometry , Mode shapes , Shapes , Surgery

Further Insight on the Power Harvesting Capabilities of Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

Roger Guiel, Jason L. Dikes, Constantin Ciocanel, Heidi P. Feigenbaum

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9075

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Shape memory alloys , Magnetic fields , Compressive stress , Circuits , Compression , Magnetization

Nonlinear Two-to-One Internal Resonance for Broadband Energy Harvesting

D. X. Cao, S. Leadenham, A. Erturk

SMASIS 2015; V002T07A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9092

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Degrees of freedom , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electricity (Physics) , Electronic components , Engineering simulation , Frequency response , Harmonic oscillators , Nonlinear dynamics