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15 - General Engineering

University of Bristol

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Article title

A finite element approach for modelling multilayer unimorph dielectric elastomer actuators with inhomogeneous layer geometry

Type

D - Journal article

DOI

10.1088/0964-1726/21/3/032001

Title of journal

Smart Materials and Structures

Article number

032001

Volume number

Issue number

First page of article

ISSN of journal

0964-1726

Year of publication

2012

URL

http://iopscience.iop.org/0964-1726/21/3/032001/

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Additional information

High-strain actuators are an emerging technology akin to biological muscles. They are of engineering interest because they dispense with need for gearboxes, links and mechanisms. Paper uses finite-element techniques to define force, deflection and stress characteristics for optimised design of novel electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators. Paper was fast-tracked, made open-access and selected in 2012 Journal Highlights [tinyurl.com/gen-eng-21] due to "referee endorsement, novelty and scientific impact". Authors have since collaborated with consultant hand surgeon [Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit, University of Bradford] to design smart glove for hand rehabilitation using this type of actuator.

Interdisciplinary

Cross-referral requested

Research group

K - Systems

Proposed double-weighted

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English abstract