Quasi-Static Analysis of Round LaRC THUNDER Actuators (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289222819)

An analytic approach is developed to predict the shape and displacement with voltage in the quasi-static limit of round LaRC Thunder Actuators. The problem is treated with classical lamination theory and Von Karman non-linear analysis. In the case of classical lamination theory exact analytic solutions are found. It is shown that classical lamination theory is insufficient to describe the physical situation for large actuators but is sufficient for very small actuators. Numerical results are presented for the non-linear analysis and compared with experimental measurements. Snap-through behavior, bifurcation, and stability are presented and discussed.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs),Joel F. Campbell
ISBN-10: 1289222819
ISBN-13: 9781289222819
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2013
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d