Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Tsai, Chi-Tay
Abstract
Piezoelectric sensors are one of the primary devices used in smart structures because of their capability to act as both, sensors and actuators. A finite element model has been developed to predict elastic behavior and electrical response of laminate composites with embedded piezoelectric sensors. Correlations with experimental results indicate that the model is capable of forecasting the elastic and electrical response of the structure with good accuracy. The important issue of debonding of any of the faces of the sensors is also studied in the current work. Finite element results indicate significant changes in the elastic response caused by debonding, as well as unreliable electrical outputs.
Extent
125 p.
Recommended Citation
Suarez, Beatriz., "Finite element modeling of composite laminates with embedded piezoelectric structures including debonding" (1998). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1310.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1310
Identifier
FADT15603
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1998.|College of Engineering and Computer Science