Topology optimization applied to the design of linear piezoelectric motors

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures

Volumn 14, Issue 4-5, 2003, Pages 309-322

  Silva, Emilio Carlos Nelli ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Homogenization design method; Inchworm motor; Piezoelectric motor design; Topology optimization; Ultrasonic motor

Indexed keywords

ACTUATORS; DESIGN; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES; FRICTION; LINEAR MOTORS; PERFORMANCE; STATORS; STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION; ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT;

HOMOGENIZATION DESIGN METHOD; INCHWORM MOTOR; LINEAR PIEZOELECTRIC MOTORS; TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION; ULTRASONIC MOTOR;

INTELLIGENT STRUCTURES;

EID: 0042388128     PISSN: 1045389X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1045389X03034684     Document Type: Article

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