Multi-layer higher-order finite elements for the analysis of free-edge stresses in piezoelectric actuated laminates

Composite Structures

Volumn 61, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 271-278

  Mannini, Alessandro ^a   Gaudenzi, Paolo ^a  

^a SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACTUATORS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICES;

PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS;

LAMINATES;

LAMINATE; MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS; PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE; STRESS;

EID: 0037531341     PISSN: 02638223     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0263-8223(02)00040-5     Document Type: Article

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