Evolutionary electromechanical stability in stressed viscoelastic dielectrics

  • Bo Li
  • , Xuejing Liu
  • , Hualing Chen

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Abstract

Constant mechanical load offers stabilization in the electromechanical actuation of dielectric elastomer. Due to the viscoelasticity, the electromechanical coupling performance of dielectric elastomer varies with time as its stability evolves. The parameters of viscoelasticity are calibrated experimentally. By establishing a thermodynamics model, the evolutionary paths of electromechanical deformation are classified and investigated, where a transition, from unstable to stable, is identified. The critical time and critical load on the transition is determined, providing a path forward for improving performance of dielectric elastomer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanics of Solids, Structures and Fluids
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791857526
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
EventASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2015 - Houston, United States
Duration: 13 Nov 201519 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume9-2015

Conference

ConferenceASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period13/11/1519/11/15

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