Abstract
In this paper a nonlinear electromechanical model for a dielectric electro-active polymer (DEAP) actuator is proposed based on an electric-circuit model coupled with a viscoelastic mechanical model. The parameters of the model are found by fitting to a creep test for the mechanical part and by standard methods for the electric circuit. The resulting model is compared with experiments for a sinusoidal and a sweep stimulus. The comparison shows a good agreement between experiments and model results.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Actuator 10, Conference Proceedings |
| Publisher | MESSE BREMEN-HVG HANSEATISCHE VERANSTALTUNGS-GMBH |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| Pages | 465-468 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-933339-12-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 12th International Conference on New Actuators / 6th International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems - Bremen, Germany Duration: 14 Jun 2010 → 16 Jun 2010 Conference number: 12 / 6 |
Conference
| Conference | 12th International Conference on New Actuators / 6th International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems |
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| Number | 12 / 6 |
| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Bremen |
| Period | 14/06/2010 → 16/06/2010 |
Keywords
- DEAP
- Electromechanical modelling
- Viscoelasticity
- Frequency response function