1st Edition

FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software

By Kenji Uchino Copyright 2008
    358 Pages 945 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    358 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Students preparing to work with mechatronics, particularly with highly precise and smart actuators, face the challenge of designing and analyzing devices without formal and practical guidance in computer techniques. Finally there is a textbook that is as practical as it is authoritative: Kenji Uchino's FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software.

    Ideal for Today's Computer-Based Curricula
    Every aspect of this book reflects its focus on being easy to use, easy to teach from, and above all, easy to implement. The first half of the text outlines the theory needed to develop and design smart actuators and transducers, while the second half walks students step-by-step through the software implementation using seven extensive examples. Even the book's lay-flat binding makes it easy for students to follow the text while working simultaneously at a computer. The downloadable resources supply a free educational version of ATILA-Light.

    Unified Coverage for Integrated Technologies
    Covering the myriad challenges posed by smart transducers, the author introduces the fundamentals of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive devices, practical materials, device designs, drive and control techniques, and typical applications. Numerous problems and examples give students ample opportunity to put the concepts into practice.

    Outlining a complete treatment in 30 convenient 75 minute lessons, FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software is a unique classroom text that students will continue to use throughout their entire careers.

    FUNDAMENTALS
    Trend of Micromechatronics and Computer Simulation
    The Need for New Actuators
    An Overview of Solid State Actuators
    Necessity of Computer Simulation
    Purpose and of This Textbook
    Overview of Piezoelectricity and Magnetostriction
    Piezoelectric Materials: Overview
    Magnetostrictive Materials
    Mathematical Treatment
    Applications of Smart Transducers
    Structures of Smart Transducers
    Design Classification
    Multilayers
    Unimorph/Bimorph
    Monie/Cymbal
    Displacement Amplification Mechanisms
    Ultrasonic Motor
    Underwater Transducer
    Drive/Control Techniques of Smart Transducers
    Classification of Piezoelectric Actuators
    Pulse Drive
    Resonance Drive
    Piezoelectric Damper
    Finite Element Analysis for Smart Transducers
    Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis
    Defining the Equations for the Problem
    Application of the Finite Element Method
    FEM Simulation Examples
    Design Optimization with FEM
    Optimization of the Metal Tube Motor
    Genetic Optimization
    Cymbal Array
    Future of the FEM in Smart Structures
    Nonlinear/Hysteresis Characteristics
    Heat Generation
    Hysteresis Estimation Program
    HOW TO USE ATILA
    Preparation
    ATILA Download
    General Simulation Process/Lean GiD
    Animation, Admittance Curve, Report Format
    Hot to Use the Attached GiD File in This CD
    "HELP" Menu
    Piezoelectric Plate
    Rectangular Plate
    Circular Disk
    Magnetostrictive Rod
    Composite Structure
    Bimorph
    Unimorph
    Multilayer
    Cymbal
    Piezoelectric Transformer
    Rosen Type
    Ring-Dot Type
    Ultrasonic Motor
    L-Shape Motor
    p-Shape Motor
    Metal-Tube Motor
    Underwater Transducer
    Langevin Type
    Cymbal
    Tonpilz Sonar
    Acoustic Lens
    Homework
    Index

    Biography

    Kenji Uchino (Author)