358 Pages
945 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
358 Pages
by
CRC Press
358 Pages
945 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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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... Read more
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
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)
