Fatigue of cracked PZT ceramics in three-point bending under electric fields

Fumio Narita, Yasuhide Shindo, Fumitoshi Saito

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of an analytical and experimental investigation in fatigue crack growth behavior of piezoelectric ceramics under electromechanical loading. Static fatigue tests are performed in three-point bending with the single-edge precracked-beam piezoelectric specimens under electric fields. Time-to-failure under different mechanical loads and electric fields are measured, and the effect of applied electric fields on the energy release rate vs lifetime curves are discussed, with combination with the finite element method. Cyclic crack growth tests are also conducted on the same piezoelectric specimens under electric fields, and the fatigue crack growth rate vs maximum energy release rate curves are examined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional and Composite Materials 2007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional and Composite Materials 2007 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2007 Mar 192007 Mar 22

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6526
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional and Composite Materials 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period07/3/1907/3/22

Keywords

  • Elasticity
  • Fatigue crack growth
  • Finite element method
  • Material testing
  • Piezoelectric materials
  • Smart material systems

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