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Damage Precursor Assessment in Aerospace Structural Materials

Daniel P. Cole, Todd C. Henry, Ke An, Yan Chen, Robert A. Haynes
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T05A001, September 10–12, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7908
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7908
View Paper titled, Damage Precursor Assessment in Aerospace Structural Materials
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Topics: Aerospace industry, Damage, Fatigue, Stress, Cycles, Inspection, Nucleation (Physics), Tension, Aluminum alloys, Durability
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Design, Development and Characterization of Linear, Soft Actuators via Additive Manufacturing

Alfonso Costas, Daniel E. Davis, Yixian Niu, Sadegh Dabiri, Jose Garcia, Brittany Newell
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A018, September 10–12, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8097
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8097
View Paper titled, Design, Development and Characterization of Linear, Soft Actuators via Additive Manufacturing
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Topics: Actuators, Additive manufacturing, Design, Cylinders, Manufacturing, Pistons, Aviation, Durability, Finishes, Fluids
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Tapered Test Specimen for Rapid Damage Precursor Identification

Todd C. Henry, Robert A. Haynes, Daniel P. Cole, Mulugeta A. Haile, Michael D. Coatney, Volker Weiss
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V002T05A001, September 18–20, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3780
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3780
View Paper titled, Tapered Test Specimen for Rapid Damage Precursor Identification
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Topics: Damage, Stress, Failure, Fatigue, Tension, Cycles, Design, Durability, Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Eddy currents (Electricity)
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Improving Durability of a Vibration Energy Harvester Using Structural Design Optimization

Saman Nezami, Soobum Lee, Kiweon Kang, Jaehoon Kim
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A018, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9301
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9301
View Paper titled, Improving Durability of a Vibration Energy Harvester Using Structural Design Optimization
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Topics: Durability, Energy harvesting, Optimization, Structural design, Vibration, Springs, Design, Stress concentration, Topology, Rails
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Robust Sensing and Reversible Actuation Using Triblock Copolymer Stabilized Intradroplet Interfaces

Nima Tamaddoni, Graham J. Taylor, Stephen A. Sarles
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A003, September 21–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8840
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8840
View Paper titled, Robust Sensing and Reversible Actuation Using Triblock Copolymer Stabilized Intradroplet Interfaces
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Topics: Copolymers, Drops, Air flow, Capacitance, Durability, Plasma desorption mass spectrometry, Rupture, Smart materials, Actuators, Adhesion
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The Experimental Validation of Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Sheet Elements in Tooling Applications

Ralf Theiß, Tobias Nürnberg, Alexander Czechowicz
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T01A031, September 8–10, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7701
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7701
View Paper titled, The Experimental Validation of Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Sheet Elements in Tooling Applications
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Topics: Shapes, Tooling, Damping, Springs, Deformation, Machine tools, Stress, Alloys, Computer programming, Cycles
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Microstructure Properties and Strengthening Mechanisms of the AS4-3501-6 Polymeric Resin With Embedded Terfenol-D Particles

Jamel H. Alexander, Oliver J. Myers
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T05A014, September 8–10, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7699
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7699
View Paper titled, Microstructure Properties and Strengthening Mechanisms of the AS4-3501-6 Polymeric Resin With Embedded Terfenol-D Particles
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Topics: Particulate matter, Resins, Polymer composites, Composite materials, Absorption, Aerospace industry, Brittleness, Corrosion resistance, Cycles, Deformation
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Nanocomposites Incorporated With Highly Conductive Carbon Nanopaper for Electro Actuation

Fei Liang, Jihua Gou, He Shen, Yunjun Xu, Bob Mabbott
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T02A015, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3188
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3188
View Paper titled, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Nanocomposites Incorporated With Highly Conductive Carbon Nanopaper for Electro Actuation
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Topics: Carbon, Carbon fibers, Nanocomposites, Shapes, Composite materials, Cycles, Shape memory polymers, Bending strength, Deformation, Durability
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8160
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8160
View Paper titled, Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites
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Topics: Architecture, Composite materials, Fibers, Wings, Flight, Aircraft, Biomimetics, Energy consumption, Weight (Mass), Actuators
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Distinguishing the Degradation of the Interdigital Piezoelectric Fibre Transducers From Structural Damage in Multifunctional Composites

Mohammad Mehdizadeh, Sabu John, Chun H. Wang, Kamran Ghorbani, Wayne S. T. Rowe
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 869-877, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8177
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8177
View Paper titled, Distinguishing the Degradation of the Interdigital Piezoelectric Fibre Transducers From Structural Damage in Multifunctional Composites
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Topics: Composite materials, Damage, Fibers, Transducers, Sensors, Structural health monitoring, Electrical properties, Reliability, Safety, Capacitance
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Durability of QR Code Carriers Based on Shape Memory Polymer

Melanie Ecker, Thorsten Pretsch
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 89-96, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8038
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8038
View Paper titled, Durability of QR Code Carriers Based on Shape Memory Polymer
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Topics: Computer programming, Diffusion (Physics), Durability, Ester, Lasers, Shape memory polymers, Shapes, Stability, Thermomechanics, Urethane elastomers
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Problems and Solutions for Shape Memory Actuators in Automotive Applications

Sven Langbein, Alexander Czechowicz
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 433-439, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8184
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8184
View Paper titled, Problems and Solutions for Shape Memory Actuators in Automotive Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Automotive industry, Shapes, Fatigue, Temperature, Automobiles, Cycles, Design, Shape memory alloys, Wire
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Influence of Microstructure and UV-Conditioning on the Mechanical Response of Polymeric Foam Under Compressive Loading

G. P. Tandon, K. E. Goecke, Ryan S. Justice
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 103-111, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5060
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5060
View Paper titled, Influence of Microstructure and UV-Conditioning on the Mechanical Response of Polymeric Foam Under Compressive Loading
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Topics: Plastic foam, Polymer foams, Ultraviolet radiation, Stress, Compression, Cycles, Deformation, Density, Durability, Electrical measurement
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Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of a Shape Memory Alloy Heat Engine

Christopher B. Churchill, John Shaw
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 641-650, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5165
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5165
View Paper titled, Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of a Shape Memory Alloy Heat Engine
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Topics: Heat engines, Modeling, Shape memory alloys, Thermomechanics, Engines, Springs, Collaboration, Constitutive equations, Convection, Deformation
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Improving Vehicle Performance and Operator Ergonomics: Commercial Application of Smart Materials and Systems

Douglas Ivers, Douglas LeRoy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 567-571, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5058
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5058
View Paper titled, Improving Vehicle Performance and Operator Ergonomics: Commercial Application of Smart Materials and Systems
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Topics: Ergonomics, Smart materials, Vehicles, Dampers, Fluids, Damping, Highways, Rheology, Automobiles, Control algorithms
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Electromechanical Stability of Dielectric Elastomer Using Electric Energy Density Function With Variable Dielectric Constant

Liwu Liu, Tiefeng Li, Yanju Liu, Jinsong Leng
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 169-170, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3724
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3724
View Paper titled, Electromechanical Stability of Dielectric Elastomer Using Electric Energy Density Function With Variable Dielectric Constant
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Topics: Density, Elastomers, Stability, Deformation, Electric fields, Electrical properties, Actuators, Polymers, Aeronautics, Bearings
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Concepts for Standardized Shape Memory Actuators for Positioning Applications

Horst Meier, Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 535-541, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3741
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3741
View Paper titled, Concepts for Standardized Shape Memory Actuators for Positioning Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Shapes, Design, Control equipment, Displacement, Durability, Risk, Shape memory alloys, Simulation, Stack design
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Encapsulated Interface Bilayers for Durable Biomolecular Materials

Stephen A. Sarles, Donald J. Leo
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 789-796, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3752
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3752
View Paper titled, Encapsulated Interface Bilayers for Durable Biomolecular Materials
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Topics: Drops, Durability, Hydrogels, Membranes, Polymers, Proteins, Solids, Ultraviolet curing, Ultraviolet radiation, Water
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Degradation of Sensor Systems in Multifunctional Composites

Mohammad Mehdizadeh, Sabu John, Chun Wang, Michael Bannister, Viktor Verijenko
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 115-124, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3697
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3697
View Paper titled, Degradation of Sensor Systems in Multifunctional Composites
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Topics: Composite materials, Sensors, Structural health monitoring, Reliability, Aerospace industry, Capacitance, Cycles, Durability, Electrical properties, Fatigue
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PVDF Sensor: Design and Development for Use as Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Device

V. Vijaywargi, R. Proffitt, P. Mane, K. Mossi, K. Ward, M. Lenhardt
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 2: Multifunctional Materials; Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design; Structural Health Monitoring/NDE; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures, 21-28, September 21–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1271
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1271
View Paper titled, PVDF Sensor: Design and Development for Use as Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Device
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Topics: Design, Pressure, Sensors, Brain, Electrodes, Signals, Actuators, Biological tissues, Cerebrospinal fluid, Damage