A rectangular plate of dielectric elastomer exhibiting gradients material properties through its thickness will deform inhomogeneously when a potential difference is applied to compliant electrodes on major surfaces, because each plane parallel the surfaces expand or contract different extent. Here we study voltage-induced bending response functionally graded basis nonlinear theory electroelast...

Dielectric elastomers are a promising technology for wave energy harvesting. An optimal system operation can allow maximizing the extracted and, simultaneously, reducing wear that would lead to reduction in harvester lifetime. We pursue model-based optimization approach identify controls harvesters based on dielectric elastomers. First, direct method is used time-discretization of elastomer con...

Dielectric elastomers are capable of large deformation subject to an electric voltage and are promising for use as actuators, sensors, and generators. Because of large deformation, nonlinear equations of states, and diverse modes of failure, modeling the process of electromechanical transduction has been challenging. This paper studies a membrane of a dielectric elastomer deformed into an out-o...