The output performances of stick-slip piezoelectric actuators strongly depend on the contact
force between the driving unit and the slider. However, quantitative measurement of the …

Beams, plates, and shells, as the fundamental mechanical structures, are widely used in
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) as …

Considering the stiffness characteristics of piezoelectric layer, the bending stiffness of
piezoelectric cantilever beam is obtained by applying the first-order shear deformation …

In recent years, with the increasing use of membrane structures in space applications, the
problems of large-amplitude (compared to the thickness) vibrations arise; leading to the …

Abstract Mechanical vibrations in Tip-Tilt modes affect the closed-loop performance of
astronomical telescopes. Large integration time of the image sensor can restrict the Tip-Tilt …

Lightweight optical mirrors usually play key roles in aerospace and optical structural systems
applied to space telescopes, radars, solar collectors, communication antennas, etc. Due to …

The self-sensing technique allows a single piece of piezoelectric element to function
simultaneously as an actuator and a sensor in a closed-loop system. This study proposes an …

In this study, the deformation of circular orthotropic membranes subjected to a central
concentrated force is investigated. An orthotropic membrane equation indicating load …

Different kinds of membrane structures have been proposed for future space exploration and
earth observation. However, due to the low stiffness, high flexibility, and low damping …

Paraboloidal membrane shells of revolution are commonly used as key components for
advanced aerospace structures and aviation mechanical systems. Due to their high flexibility …