Optimization methods applied to material and flextensional actuator design using the homogenization method

The design method based on the extended fixed domain method and global-local modeling (or homogenization) theory is applied to the design of elastic, thermoelastic, and piezoelectric composite materials, and flextensional actuators. rights reserved.

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Published inComputer methods in applied mechanics and engineering Vol. 172; no. 1; pp. 241 - 271
Main Authors Nelli Silva, Emílio C., Nishiwaki, Shinji, Ono Fonseca, Jun S., Kikuchi, Noboru
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 16.04.1999
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Summary:The design method based on the extended fixed domain method and global-local modeling (or homogenization) theory is applied to the design of elastic, thermoelastic, and piezoelectric composite materials, and flextensional actuators. rights reserved.
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ISSN:0045-7825
1879-2138
DOI:10.1016/S0045-7825(98)00231-X