Nonlinear dynamical response of sinusoidal impulsive actuated piezoelectric/porous sandwich nanoharvesters via GM-based meshfree collocation formulations

S Sahmani, B Safaei, F Fan - Computers & Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper a new effective computational approach based upon a meshless collocation
formulation of the Gurtin-Murdoch (GM) continuum elasticity is described. The newly …

[HTML][HTML] Flexoelectric anisotropy and shear contributions in lead-free piezocomposites

AK Jagdish, FC Buroni, R Melnik… - Mechanics Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
Flexoelectricity is the coupling between strain gradients and electric fields. This
phenomenon can significantly enhance piezocomposite response in addition to linear …

Nonlocal Models in Biology and Life Sciences: Sources, Developments, and Applications

S Pal, R Melnik - arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.14651, 2024 - arxiv.org
Nonlocality is important in realistic mathematical models of physical and biological systems
at small-length scales. It characterizes the properties of two individuals located in different …

Configurational Forces for Defect Evolution in Flexoelectricity

PH Serrao, S Kozinov - Available at SSRN 5049528 - papers.ssrn.com
Configurational forces enable enhanced tracking of the growth of an embedded
inhomogeneity or inclusion, with its inherent vectorial nature as additional benefit. Although …