Modelling and testing of a dielectic electro-active polymer (DEAP) actuator for active vibration control

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 1-7

  Berardi, Umberto ^a  

^a POLITECNICO DI BARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

Actuator characterization; Electro active polymer; Modal tests; Vibration isolator

Indexed keywords

MODAL ANALYSIS; SILICONES; VIBRATION CONTROL;

ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROLS; DIELECTRIC ELECTRO ACTIVE POLYMERS (DEAP); DYNAMIC CHARACTERIZATION; ELECTRO-ACTIVE POLYMERS; MODAL TEST; STIFFNESS AND DAMPING; THEORETICAL MODELING; VIBRATION ISOLATORS;

ACTUATORS;

EID: 84872664785     PISSN: 1738494X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12206-012-0915-4     Document Type: Article

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