Piezoelectric actuators have been highly successful in a wide range of structural control
applications. As such, there is an ongoing need for rapid and accurate structural analysis …

The paper deals with theoretical and experimental studies for the development of a self-
powered structural health monitoring (SHM) system using macro-fiber composite (MFC) …

Bilayer piezo macro fiber composites (MFCs) with specific fiber orientations are
experimentally known to undergo bending as well as twisting, under the action of an …

The energy harvesting capability of resonant harvesting structures, such as piezoelectric
cantilever beams, can be improved by utilizing coupled oscillations that generate favourable …

A macro-fiber composite (MFC) is a class of smart material actuator that employs
piezoceramic fibers to extend or contract under an applied electric field. When embedded on …

The results of numerical studies carried out on high‐aspect‐ratio wings with different
planforms are discussed: the transonic regime is analysed for a swept wing and a curved …

Energy harvesting from vibration sources was a very promising field of research throughout
the last few decades among the engineers and scientist as considering the necessity of …

The paper deals with theoretical and experimental studies for the development of model-
based condition-monitoring algorithms of composite laminates equipped with piezoelectric …

The aim of this paper is to present an active and effective method for shaping the local three-
dimensional deformation. It is based on a proposed device called a “segment controller” and …

Macro Fiber Composite™(MFC) piezoelectric devices have relevant potentialities as
sensors, and a strong interest is currently growing in the aerospace field for their application …