In the last three decades, smart materials have become popular. The piezoelectric materials
have shown key characteristics for engineering applications, such as in sensors and …

With the breadth of applications and analysis performed over the last few decades, it would
not be an exaggeration to call piezoelectric materials “the top of the crop” of smart materials …

The rapid development of the aviation industry has put forward higher and higher
requirements for material properties, and the research on smart material structure has also …

Piezoelectric material transducers can work as an actuator or sensor. Generally, the actuator
will be used to repair the structure, and the sensor will be used to find the health condition. In …

Active repair of a damaged structure using piezoelectric (PZT) actuators has played a
significant role during the last two decades in reducing crack damage propagation in …

In recent studies, piezoelectric actuators have been recognized as a practical and effective
material for repairing cracks in thin-walled structures, such as plates that are adhesively …

This article proposes an alternative model for active repair for an edge-cracked plate with
adhesively bonded piezoelectric actuator. It computes the Mode-I stress intensity factor (SIF) …

In thin plate structures, the use of piezoelectric actuators for active repairs can significantly
decelerate the progression of crack damage. The prevalent mode-I fractures, wherein …

This study addressed the critical problem of repairing cracks in aging aircraft structures, a
safety concern of paramount importance given the extended service life of modern fleets …

Structural health monitoring and repair have become increasingly crucial in confirming the
safety and longevity of damaged structures. This study presents a novel approach to …