Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators

E. Yang; M. Frecker; E. Mockensturm

doi:10.1117/12.658740

17 March 2006 Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators

E. Yang, M. Frecker, E. Mockensturm

Proceedings Volume 6168, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD); 61680H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658740
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper the general-purpose finite element (FE) software ABAQUS is used to develop models to simulate large nonlinear viscoelastic response of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators. The FE models assume the material to be a simple homogenous, isotropic, and incompressible material. The hyperelastic and viscoelastic material constants are determined using results from constant load uniaxial tensile tests and a constant load uniaxial creep test, respectively. Actuator with elliptical and rectangular cavities fabricated and tested at 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 kV. The FE models are validated using experimental results obtained after 90 seconds.

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E. Yang, M. Frecker, and E. Mockensturm "Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators", Proc. SPIE 6168, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD), 61680H (17 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658740

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