On the Modeling of Electromechanical Coupling in Electroactive Polymers Using the Mixed Finite Element Formulation

Due to the large strain capability, electroactive polymers (EAPs) are promising materials for several engineering applications, for example: they can be used as actuators, and sensors in cameras, pumps, valves, etc. Generally speaking, the mode of action in EAPs is based on Coulomb forces generated...

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Published inProcedia IUTAM Vol. 12; pp. 105 - 115
Main Author Jabareen, Mahmood
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 2015
Subjects
Electroactive polymers
Electromechanical coupling
Finite deformation
Mixed finite element formulation
Electroactive polymers
Mixed finite element formulation
Finite deformation
Electromechanical coupling
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Summary:Due to the large strain capability, electroactive polymers (EAPs) are promising materials for several engineering applications, for example: they can be used as actuators, and sensors in cameras, pumps, valves, etc. Generally speaking, the mode of action in EAPs is based on Coulomb forces generated by electric fields that cause the polymer membrane to contract in the thickness direction. In the present paper, a mixed finite element formulation was developed for modeling the electromechanical coupling and for simulations concerning electroactive polymers.
ISSN:2210-9838
2210-9838
DOI:10.1016/j.piutam.2014.12.012