Smart Structures and Systems

Volume 8, Number 3, 2011, pages 275-302

DOI: 10.12989/sss.2011.8.3.275

Mathematical modeling of actively controlled piezo smart structures: a review

Vivek Gupta, Manu Sharma and Nagesh Thakur

Abstract

This is a review paper on mathematical modeling of actively controlled piezo smart structures. Paper has four sections to discuss the techniques to: (i) write the equations of motion (ii) implement sensoractuator design (iii) model real life environmental effects and, (iv) control structural vibrations. In section (i), methods of writing equations of motion using equilibrium relations, Hamilton

Key Words

smart structure; piezoelectric materials; mathematical modeling; active vibration control; review.

Address

Vivek Gupta and Nagesh Thakur : Department of Physics, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-171005, India Manu Sharma : Mechanical Engineering Branch, UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh -160025, India