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Area of Science:

  • Composite Materials Science
  • Piezoelectric Actuators
  • Structural Mechanics

Background:

  • Composite beams with piezoelectric patches are used in actuation.
  • Interface stresses can lead to delamination, compromising structural integrity.
  • Accurate modeling is essential for predicting and preventing delamination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electromechanical response and interface stresses in a cantilever composite beam with piezoelectric patches.
  • To evaluate the influence of different finite element models (2D vs. 3D) and element types on predicting delamination-critical behavior.
  • To provide guidance on selecting appropriate models for assessing delamination risk.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a two-dimensional (2D) finite element model based on a linear piezoelectric law and validated it against analytical solutions.
  • Constructed three-dimensional (3D) finite element models using SOLID185/SOLID5 and SOLID186/SOLID226 elements.
  • Evaluated interfacial peel and shear stresses along defined paths at the patch-core interface.

Main Results:

  • The 2D model showed a 5.8% discrepancy with the Euler-Bernoulli solution due to simplifications.
  • Maximum interface stresses occurred along the transverse path (PATH2) near the free end due to 3D edge effects.
  • SOLID186/SOLID226 elements predicted significantly higher peak interface stresses (19% higher in peel, 87% higher in shear) compared to SOLID185/SOLID5 along PATH2.
  • Element choice minimally impacted global stiffness but significantly affected local interface stress predictions.

Conclusions:

  • Three-dimensional modeling is necessary for accurately capturing delamination-critical behavior in piezoelectric composite beams.
  • The choice of 3D elements (SOLID186/SOLID226 vs. SOLID185/SOLID5) significantly influences the prediction of interfacial stresses.
  • Findings offer practical guidance for selecting suitable finite element models to assess delamination risk in such structures.