Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers a comprehensive examination of shape control, vibration analysis, and buckling in piezolaminated composite plates, summarizing the latest research and developments in the field. This volume offers a thorough analysis using shear deformation theory in finite element methods. It meticulously explores static and dynamic behaviors of piezolaminated plates, integrating normal and shear strains for precise modeling of bending and vibrations. The methodology emphasizes electromechanical coupling with a linear electric potential function, crucial for sensing and actuation mechanisms. Various lamination schemes including cross-ply and angle-ply are evaluated for their static and dynamic responses across multiple modes. Applications span aerospace to biomedical engineering, examining how fiber orientation and piezoelectric layers like PZT and PVDF reduce dynamic vibrations. Through rigorous mathematical modeling, the book delivers accurate calculations of deformation, vibrational frequencies, and buckling modes, validated against existing literature. A cornerstone for researchers, engineers, and scholars, it sets a new standard in understanding composite mechanics and electromechanical systems.
