Experimental investigation of smart hull structures based on macro fiber composite actuators

Jung Woo Sohn, Heung Soo Kim, Seung Bok Choi, Kyung Su Kim

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Abstract

In the present paper, the dynamic characteristics of smart hull structure are investigated for the feasibility of Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuator in active vibration control of smart hull structure. MFC is an advanced anisotropic piezoceramic actuator. Finite element technique was used to ensure application to practical geometry and boundary conditions of smart hull structure. Using finite element method, modal analysis and strain distribution were first conducted to investigate dynamic characteristics of smart hull structure. Based on numerical modal analysis, the locations of MFC actuators are determined to achieve maximum control authority. Then, the MFC actuators are attached to the hull structure and natural frequencies and damping coefficients are identified through experimental modal test.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1419-1422
Number of pages4
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume326-328 II
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Finite element modeling
  • Hull structures
  • MFC actuator
  • Modal analysis
  • Modal test
  • Structural vibration

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