Optimal design of a smart post-buckled beam actuator using bat algorithm: simulations and experiments

Mallick, Rajnish and Ganguli, Ranjan and Kumar, Ravi (2017) Optimal design of a smart post-buckled beam actuator using bat algorithm: simulations and experiments. In: SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 26 (5).

PDF Sma_Mat_Str_26-5_055014_2017.pdf - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (2MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

The optimized design of a smart post-buckled beam actuator (PBA) is performed in this study. A smart material based piezoceramic stack actuator is used as a prime-mover to drive the buckled beam actuator. Piezoceramic actuators are high force, small displacement devices; they possess high energy density and have high bandwidth. In this study, bench top experiments are conducted to investigate the angular tip deflections due to the PBA. A new design of a linear-tolinear motion amplification device (LX-4) is developed to circumvent the small displacement handicap of piezoceramic stack actuators. LX-4 enhances the piezoceramic actuator mechanical leverage by a factor of four. The PBA model is based on dynamic elastic stability and is analyzed using the Mathieu-Hill equation. A formal optimization is carried out using a newly developed meta-heuristic nature inspired algorithm, named as the bat algorithm (BA). The BA utilizes the echolocation capability of bats. An optimized PBA in conjunction with LX-4 generates end rotations of the order of 15 degrees at the output end. The optimized PBA design incurs less weight and induces large end rotations, which will be useful in development of various mechanical and aerospace devices, such as helicopter trailing edge flaps, micro and nano aerial vehicles and other robotic systems.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
Publisher:	IOP PUBLISHING LTD, TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the IOP PUBLISHING LTD, TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering)
Date Deposited:	20 May 2017 06:42
Last Modified:	20 May 2017 06:42
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/56942

Actions (login required)

View Item