1.
Trend of Micro-Mechatronics and Computer Simulation
1.1 The
Need for New Actuators
1.2 An
Overview of Solid State Actuators
1.3 Necessity
of Computer Simulation
1.4 Purpose
and Contents of this Textbook
2.
Overview of Piezoelectricity & Magnetostriction
2.1 Piezoelectric Materials: Overview
2.2 Magnetostrictive Materials
2.3 Mathematical Treatment
2.4 Applications of
Smart Transducers
3. Structures of Smart Transducers
3.1 Design Classification
3.2 Multilayers
3.3 Unimorph/Bimorph
3.4 Monie/Cymbal
3.5 Displacement Amplification
Mechanisms
3.6 Ultrasonic Motor
3.7 Underwater Transducer
4. Drive/Control Techniques of Smart Transducers
4.1 Classification of Piezoelectric Actuators
4.2 Pulse Drive
4.3 Resonance Drive
4.4 Piezoelectric Damper
5.
Finite Element Analysis for Smart Transducers
5.1 Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis
5.2 Defining the Equations for the Problem
5.3 Application of
the Finite Element Method
5.4 FEM Simulation
Examples
6. Design Optimization with FEM
6.1 Optimization of the Metal Tube Motor
6.2 Genetic Optimization
7. Future of the FEM in Smart Structures
7.1
Nonlinear/Hysteresis Characteristics
7.2 Heat
Generation
7.3 Hysteresis
Estimation Program