This is a review article on the mechanics of small-amplitude motions superposed on finite biasing or initial fields in an electroelastic body. It begins with a summary of the nonlinear theory of electroelasticity, which is the theoretical foundation for the theory of small fields superposed on a bias. This theory, obtained by different approaches, and the development of structural theories for electroelastic beams, plates, and shells under biasing fields are discussed. Applications of these theories for small fields superposed on biasing fields in the buckling of thin electroelastic structures, frequency stability of piezoelectric resonators for time-keeping and telecommunication, acoustic wave sensors based on frequency shifts due to biasing fields, characterization of nonlinear electroelastic materials by propagation of small-amplitude waves in electroelastic bodies under biasing fields, and electrostrictive ceramics which operate under a biasing electric field are reviewed. A summary of some current and possible future research topics in this field is given. The article contains 166 references.
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Mechanics of electroelastic bodies under biasing fields
Jiashi Yang,
Jiashi Yang
Department of Engineering Mechanics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0526, USA
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Yuantai Hu
Yuantai Hu
Department of Mechanics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Jiashi Yang
Department of Engineering Mechanics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0526, USA
Yuantai Hu
Department of Mechanics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
Appl. Mech. Rev. May 2004, 57(3): 173-189 (17 pages)
Published Online: June 10, 2004
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Yang , J., and Hu , Y. (June 10, 2004). "Mechanics of electroelastic bodies under biasing fields ." ASME. Appl. Mech. Rev. May 2004; 57(3): 173–189. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1689411
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