Electro-mechanical analysis of a dielectric EAP actuator

Alexander York; Stefan Seelecke

doi:10.1117/12.816243

31 March 2009 Electro-mechanical analysis of a dielectric EAP actuator

Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke

Proceedings Volume 7289, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2009; 72891H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816243
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Dielectric Electro-Active Polymers (EAP's) can achieve substantial deformation (>300% strain) while, compared to their ionic counterparts, sustaining large forces. This makes them attractive for various actuation and sensing applications such as light weight and energy efficient valve and pumping systems.. This paper provides a systematic experimental investigation of the quasi-static and dynamic electro-mechanical properties of a commercially available dielectric EAP actuator in the frequency range up to 20Hz. In order to completely characterize the fully coupled behavior force vs. displacement measurements at various constant voltages and force vs. voltage measurements at various fixed displacements are conducted. The experiments are conducted with a particular focus on the hysteretic and ratedependent material behavior.

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Alexander York and Stefan Seelecke "Electro-mechanical analysis of a dielectric EAP actuator", Proc. SPIE 7289, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2009, 72891H (31 March 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816243

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