Electromechanical filed concentrations and polarization switching due to interdigitated electrodes in piezoelectric macro-fiber composites under tension

Fumio Narita, Yasuhide Shindo, Koji Sato, Tomo Takeda

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Abstract

This work investigates the electromechanical response of piezoelectric macro-fiber composites (MFCs) under tension. Nonlinear three dimensional finite element model incorporating the polarization switching mechanism was used to predict the electromechanical fields near interdigitated electrode (IDEs) in the piezoelectric MFCs. The lead zirconate titanate (PZT) fibers in the MFC are partially poled. The electric field-induced strain was then measured, and test results were presented to validate the predictions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2011 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2011 Mar 72011 Mar 9

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7978
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period11/3/711/3/9

Keywords

  • Electromechanical field concentrations
  • Finite element method
  • Material testing
  • Piezoelectric composites
  • Piezomechanics
  • Smart materials and structures

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