In this article, using generalized differential quadrature (GDQ) methods, free vibration of a thin annular plate coupled with two open circuit piezoelectric layers, is numerically studied based on the classical plate theory. The governing differential equations with respective boundary conditions are derived and transformed into a set of algebraic equations by implementing the GDQ rule, then so...

In this paper, the solution of a moving Volterra-type screw dislocation in an orthotropic layer, bonded between two piezoelectric layers is obtained using complex Fourier transform. The dislocation solution is then employed as strain nuclei to derive singular integral equations for a medium weakened by multiple moving cracks. These equations, which are classified as, Cauchy singular equations, ...

To progress the proficiency and broaden action bandwidth of vibration energy harvesters, this paper presents a cantilever piezoelectric-magnetostrictive bistable hybrid harvester with dynamic magnifier. The energy-harvesting system comprises two degrees freedom electrical freedom. It consists composite beam made three layers, in which magnetostrictive piezoelectric layers are attached to top bo...

A tugh resolution (2/am) acousUc step-wave probing techmques has been developed to investigate the lnhomogeneous dtstnbutlon of the piezoelectric response of incompletely corona poled 85/am ttuck PVDF films We observe persistent polanzaUon zones or layers of 20-40/am width within the films wtuch are electrostatlcally compensated by charge accumulaUon at the polanzaUon zone boundaries The zone d...

We present patterning of GaN layers by laser interference lithography to create threedimensional structures on a submicrometer scale. These structures exhibit surfaces comprised of semipolar crystal facets with reduced piezoelectric fields. The small dimensions of these 3D structures allow embedding. The resulting planarized surfaces considerably ease subsequent device processing. Structural ch...

The performance of smart structures depends on the electromechanical behaviour of piezoelectric actuators and the bonding condition along the interface, which connects the actuators and the host structures. This paper provides a theoretical study of the effect of partially debonded adhesive layers on the coupled electromechanical behaviour of piezoelectric actuators subjected to high-frequency ...

The purpose of this work is to control the vibration of the plate with the help of neural network controller. Using augmented equations, a finite element model of a two-dimensional cantilever plate instrumented with a piezoelectric patch sensor-actuator pair is derived. The contribution of piezoelectric sensor and actuator layers on the mass and stiffness of the plate is considered. As mesh siz...

The possibility to generate acoustic modes based on FPWs (Flexural Plate Waves) in a generic non-piezoelectric substrate for microfludic applications by means of piezoelectric actuators has been explored and described in this paper. The FPW acoustic modes are generated by means of actuators made of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) layers with InterDigital Transducers (IDTs) screen-printed on alumi...

The purpose of this work is to control the vibration of the plate with the help of fuzzy logic controller. A finite element model of a two-dimensional cantilever plate instrumented with a piezoelectric patches sensor-actuator pair is derived. The contribution of piezoelectric sensor and actuator layers on the mass and stiffness of the plate is considered. Fuzzy logic optimal control scheme have...

We present an eight-band k ·p -model for the calculation of the electronic structure of wurtzite semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) and its application to indium gallium nitride (InxGa1−xN) QDs formed by composition fluctuations in InxGa1−xN layers. The eight-band k·p -model accounts for strain effects, piezoelectric and pyroelectricity, spin-orbit and crystal field splitting. Exciton binding ene...