Exact solutions for dynamic analysis of composite plates with distributed piezoelectric layers

M. C. Ray, R. Bhattacharya, B. Samanta

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Abstract

Exact solutions are presented for analyzing dynamics of composite plates with piezoelectric layers bonded at the top and the bottom surfaces. The expressions for mechanical displacements, stresses, electric displacements and potential are derived from constitutive relations and field equations for the piezoelectric medium under applied surface traction and electric potential. The procedure is illustrated with a simply supported symmetric cross-ply (0°/90°/0°) graphite-epoxy composite plate covered with piezoelectric material polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Results are in good agreement with those obtained from finite element model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)737-743
Number of pages7
JournalComputers and Structures
Volume66
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 1998

Keywords

  • Composite plates
  • Distributed control
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Exact solutions
  • Piezoelectric sensors and actuators
  • Smart structures

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