Computational Methods for Smart Structures and Materials

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SECTION 1: ANALYSIS TOOLS - On the modelisation of the piezoelectric effect with control system and some applications Simulation of flexible fibers by discrete cyllindrical segments An adaptive fuzzy logic control synthesis Fundamental solutions for infinite transversely isotropic piezoelectric media. SECTION 2: PHYSICAL SYSTEMS MODELLING AND ANALYSIS - Design and analysis of a travelling wave ultrasonic motor for space applications Finite element based modelling and analysis of structronic systems A finite element approach for multilayered plates including piezo-layers Tuned liquid damper (TLD) using heavy mud On the analytical solution of a cubic nonlinear structure controlled by linear tuned mass damper. SECTION 3: SENSOR AND ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGIES - Piezoelectric stiffener-actuators for the suppression of the vibration of laminated composite beams Thick-film strain transducers made using piezoelectric paint Evaluation of piezoelectric active control systems for vibrations suppression. SECTION 4: DAMAGE DIAGNOSIS - Smart structure integrity monitoring using transient response Truss bridge fatigue evaluation using acoustic strain gauges Diagnosis of structural damage in smart structures Cumulative damage diagnosis of smart structures under dynamic loading. SECTION 5: ACTIVE AND PASSIVE CONTROL - On the optimal placement of piezoelectric elements for active flutter suppression Active noise control by modal state feedback using piezo-electric actuators Passive structural control strategies using seismic steel energy dissipators On the sound radiated by electrical equipment:an active structural acoustic control of harmonic sound. SECTION 6: INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS - Applications of quasi-optimizing control method to structural response control systems for seismic excitations Wind-resistant active structural response control by installing active rotor fin system. SECTION 7: ADAPTIVE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - Optimum design of deployable structures using genetic algorithms The effect of shape memory alloys in vibration suppression of a cantilever beam Generation and stability of reversible shape change in NiTi memory alloys Electrical discharge machining of smart materials parts.