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A Nonlinear Theory for Smart Composite StructuresThe paper discusses the following: (1) Development of a completely coupled thermo-piezoelectric-mechanical theory for the analysis of composite shells with segmented and distributed piezoelectric sensor/actuators and shape memory alloys. The higher order displacement theory will be used to capture the transverse shear effects in anisotropic composites. The original theory will be modified to satisfy the stress continuity at ply interfaces. (2) Development of a finite element technique to implement the mathematical model. (3) Investigation of the coupled structures/controls interaction problem to study the complex trade-offs associated with the coupled problem.
Document ID
20040111373
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Chattopadhyay, Aditi
(Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-2283
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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