A robust and computationally efficient finite element framework for coupled electromechanics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113443
Abstract: Abstract Electro-active polymers (EAPs) are increasingly becoming popular materials for actuators, sensors, and energy harvesters. To simulate the complex behaviour of actuators under coupled loads, particularly in the realm of soft robotics, biomedical engineering and… read more here.
Keywords: computationally efficient; electro active; element framework; finite element ... See more keywords
A simple finite element framework for modelling pneumatic structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111812
Abstract: Abstract Besides material and geometric stiffness, usual components affecting tension structures in general, pneumatic structures are endowed with a pneumatic stiffness, which corresponds to a reluctance of the pressure envelope to change its volume. The… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic structures; structures simple; finite element; element ... See more keywords