Finite-elastic mechanical analysis of bending gel actuators

Steven P. Marra; K. T. Ramesh; Andrew S. Douglas

Finite-elastic mechanical analysis of bending gel actuators

Steven P. Marra, K. T. Ramesh, Andrew S. Douglas

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Abstract

Active polymer gels expand and contract in response to certain environmental stimuli, such as the application of an electric field. Often these gels are formed into actuators which actively bend when stimulated. The mechanics of this deformation is considered on a continuum level, using finite-elasticity theory and a non-linear constitutive model.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	159-164
Number of pages	6
Journal	Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
Volume	698
State	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes
Event	Electronactive Polymers and Rapid Prototyping - Boston, MA, United States Duration: Nov 26 2001 → Nov 30 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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Finite-elastic mechanical analysis of bending gel actuators

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