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Modeling of a Magnetoelectric Laminate Ring Using Generalized Hamilton's Principle
Ru Zhang1, Shengyao Zhang2, Yucheng Xu3
1Department of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou 310015, China. zhangru@zucc.edu.cn.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 7, 2019
Summary
A new method using generalized Hamilton's principle models the magnetoelectric (ME) effect in complex ME laminated rings. This approach simplifies analysis and is validated by experimental data, offering a more convenient alternative for intricate structures.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Applied Physics
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Established methods for modeling the magnetoelectric (ME) effect in laminates are limited to simple structures.
- Conventional differential equation approaches are difficult to apply to complex geometries like ring structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new mathematical modeling approach for the ME effect in magnetoelectric laminated rings.
- To provide a more convenient and versatile method for analyzing complex ME structures.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the generalized Hamilton's principle for mathematical modeling.
- Derived analytical expressions for ME voltage coefficients.
- Compared theoretical results with experimental data for validation.
Main Results:
- Successfully analyzed the ME effect in a magnetoelectric laminated ring structure.
- Derived analytical expressions for ME voltage coefficients.
- Demonstrated the convenience and accuracy of the generalized Hamilton's principle approach for complex structures.
Conclusions:
- The generalized Hamilton's principle offers a more convenient and effective method for modeling the ME effect in complex magnetoelectric structures.
- The new approach is validated by experimental results, confirming its reliability.
- This work advances the analysis of magnetoelectric devices with intricate designs.