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A Reduced-Order Multi-Body Model for Ornithopters With Piezocomposite Flapping Wings

Xin Shan, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A002, September 12–14, 2022
Paper No: SMASIS2022-90409
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-90409
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Topics: Wings, Fluids, Flight, Piezoelectric actuators, Thrust, Actuators, Aerodynamics, Energy consumption, Engineering simulation, Excitation
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Simulation-Based Design and Experimental Validation of a Ferroelectret Strain Energy Harvester for Lightweight Structures

Hendrik Holzmann, Ye Ji Park, Heiko Atzrodt
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A009, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-68305
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68305
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Topics: Design, Energy harvesting, Lightweight structures, Simulation, Stress, Aircraft, Energy consumption, Energy conversion, Ethylene-propylene rubber, Excitation
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Shuttered Passive Infrared Sensor for Occupancy Detection: Exploring a Low Power Electro-Mechanical Driving Approach

Libo Wu, Ya Wang
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T05A010, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8112
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Topics: Sensors, Energy consumption, Engines, Motors, Signals, Electromotive force, Noise (Sound), Radiation (Physics), Servomotors, Stepper motors
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Parameter Study of a Multi-Field Actuated, Multilayered, Segmented Flexible Composite Beam

Anil Erol, Paris von Lockette, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A021, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8215
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Topics: Active materials, Approximation, Composite building materials, Composite materials, Conducting polymers, Design, Elastomers, Electric fields, Energy consumption, Errors
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Synapse-Inspired Variable Conductance in Biomembranes: A Preliminary Study

Joseph S. Najem, Graham J. Taylor, Charles P. Collier, Stephen A. Sarles
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T08A005, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3820
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3820
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Topics: Biomembranes, Electrical conductance, Drops, Membranes, Signals, Weight (Mass), Computer programming, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Energy consumption
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Self-Start Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuit With Adjustable UVLO Converter for Wireless Sensor Network

Hyun Jun Jung, Soobum Lee, Hamid Jabbar, Se Yeong Jeong, Tae Hyun Sung
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T07A005, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3796
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3796
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Topics: Circuits, Energy harvesting, Wireless sensor networks, Batteries, Energy consumption, Energy generation, Sensors
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Bowden Tube NiTi Actuators With Linear Parameter Varying Model and Sliding Mode Control

Austin Gurley, Kyle Kubik, Tyler Ross Lambert, David Beale, Royall Broughton
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V002T03A038, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3989
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3989
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Topics: Actuators, Nickel titanium alloys, Sliding mode control, Control equipment, Wire, Cables, Capacitance, Energy consumption, Engineering prototypes, Feedback
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Water-Repellent Slippery Surfaces for HVAC&R Systems

Rong Yu, Anthony M. Jacobi
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems, V001T01A019, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-9065
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9065
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Topics: Air conditioning, Aluminum, Condensation, Cycles, Delays, Design, Energy consumption, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Heating
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Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios

Shima Shahab, David Tan, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A011, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-9093
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9093
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Topics: Energy consumption, Fins, Thrust, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Inertia (Mechanics), Accounting, Actuators, Biomimetics, Cantilevers, Composite materials
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Experimental Investigation on the Efficiency of a Control Dependent NiTi-Based Cooling Process

Marvin Schmidt, Andreas Schütze, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T04A013, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7561
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7561
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Topics: Cooling, Nickel titanium alloys, Refrigeration, Testing, Alloys, Cooling systems, Displacement, Energy consumption, Heat, Latent heat
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Energy Harvesting for Marine-Wildlife Monitoring

Michael W. Shafer, Eric Morgan
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A017, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7630
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Topics: Energy harvesting, Data collection, Solar power, Arches, Biology, Cycles, Energy budget (Physics), Energy consumption, Fluid dynamics, Hydrostatic pressure
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Experimental Performance Evaluation of Vibration Monitoring Sensor Prototype Driven by Piezocomposite Vibration Energy Harvester Under Low Intensity Excitation Condition

Kazuhiko Adachi, Tatsuya Sakamoto
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A026, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3228
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3228
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Topics: Energy harvesting, Engineering prototypes, Excitation, Performance evaluation, Sensors, Vibration, Machinery, Cantilevers, Capacitors, Composite materials
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Wireless Vibration Sensing Without a Battery

Haiying Huang, Yayu Hew
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 885-890, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8206
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8206
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Topics: Batteries, Vibration, Signals, Circuits, Sensors, Energy consumption, Energy harvesting, Solar energy, Strain gages, Backscattering
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A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism

Kenneth Marut, Colin Stewart, Alex Villanueva, Dragan Avirovik, Shashank Priya
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 601-609, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8099
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8099
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Topics: Biomimetics, Jet propulsion, Engineering prototypes, Propulsion, Thrust, Vehicles, Actuators, Cavities, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural)
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Piezoelectret Foam-Based Vibration Energy Harvester for Low-Power Energy Generation

Steven R. Anton, Kevin M. Farinholt
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 929-937, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8224
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8224
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Topics: Energy generation, Energy harvesting, Vibration, Anisotropy, Capacitors, Bridges (Structures), Displacement, Electronics, Energy consumption, Excitation
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Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites

Algan Samur, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 667-678, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8160
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8160
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Topics: Architecture, Composite materials, Fibers, Wings, Flight, Aircraft, Biomimetics, Energy consumption, Weight (Mass), Actuators
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Fish-Like Self Propulsion Using Flexible Piezoelectric Composites

Lejun Cen, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 679-687, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8167
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8167
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Topics: Composite materials, Propulsion, Robotics, Actuators, Batteries, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineering prototypes, Fluids, Modeling, Thrust
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Power Output and Dissipation of a Negative Capacitance Shunt Coupled to Piezoelectric Transducers

Benjamin Beck, Kenneth A. Cunefare, Manuel Collet
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 261-270, September 18–21, 2011
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5099
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5099
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Topics: Capacitance, Energy dissipation, Piezoelectric transducers, Circuits, Damping, Energy consumption, Impedance (Electricity), Stiffness, Vibration
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Fish Inspired Biomimetic Ionic Polymer Metal Composite Pectoral Fins Using Labriform Propulsion

G. Karthigan, Sujoy Mukherjee, Ranjan Ganguli
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 571-580, September 18–21, 2011
Paper No: SMASIS2011-4931
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-4931
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Topics: Biomimetics, Fins, Metallic composites, Polymers, Propulsion, Design, Actuators, Blades, Computer simulation, Energy consumption
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Characterization of Sectored-Electrode IPMC-Based Propulsors for Underwater Locomotion

Joel J. Hubbard, Maxwell Fleming, Kam K. Leang, Viljar Palmre, David Pugal, Kwang J. Kim
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 171-180, September 18–21, 2011
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5155
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Topics: Electrodes, Actuators, Design, Robotics, Composite materials, Energy consumption, Fins, Metals, Polymers, Propulsion