Experimental investigation of optimum thickness of a piezoelectric element for cantilever actuation
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in IEE Proceedings - Science, Measurement and Technology
- Vol. 144 (1) , 45-48
- https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-smt:19970902
Abstract
Piezoelectric elements may be used as actuators to control a wide range of structures. The magnitude of deflection which is possible for a cantilever is a direct function of the ratio of the thickness of the piezoelectric element to that of the cantilever. An experimental investigation has been carried out to determine the exact nature of this phenomenon for two materials and the results compared with current theoretical models. The significance for actuator design is discussed.Keywords
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