System Identification of Piezoceramic Beams

Abstract

This paper presents the system identification technique by applying PZT actuators and PVDF sensors. An array of finite-length PVDF films is equally spaced and distributed over a cantilever beans acting as sensors. Two finite-length PZT patches are bonded symmetrically and excited 180°out-of-phase for pure bending excitation. The theoretical base of modal analysis for system identification of piezoceramic beams is presented to derive the frequency response functions (FRFs) in conventional modal format. The physical interpretation of P11 and PVDF mode shape functions are characterized respectively. The FRFs between the PZT actuators and PVDF sensors are experimentally measured. By the operation of a series of FRFs and the application of modal parameter extraction method, the modal parameters. including system natural frequencies, mode shapes and modal damping ratios, can be obtained. Both theoretical and experimental approaches agree very well. The system information can be used for control applications and also be applicable to structural failure diagnosis.