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Proceedings Papers

Systematic Experimental Investigation of Dielectric Electroactive Polymers Using a Custom-Built Uniaxial Tensile Test Rig

Micah Hodgins, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems, V001T02A005, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8949
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8949
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Topics: Actuators, Conducting polymers, Design, Electrodes, Geometry, Manufacturing, Plastic films, Shear (Mechanics), Surface roughness, Testing
Journal Articles

Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Validation of an Annular Dielectric Elastomer Actuator With a Biasing Mass

Gianluca Rizzello, Micah Hodgins, David Naso, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke
Journal: Journal of Vibration and Acoustics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Vib. Acoust. February 2015, 137(1): 011005.
Paper No: VIB-14-1123
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028456
Published Online: February 1, 2015
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Topics: Actuators, Elastomers, Stress, Displacement, Dynamics (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Analysis and Validation of a Circular Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuator Operating Against Various Loading Conditions

Micah Hodgins, Gianluca Rizzello, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T02A011, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7616
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7616
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Topics: Actuators, Conducting polymers, Experimental analysis, Stress, Density, Energy efficiency, Life testing, Linear motors, Materials properties, Noise (Sound)
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Electromechanical Modeling of a Spring-Biased Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuator System

Gianluca Rizzello, Micah Hodgins, David Naso, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T02A012, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7617
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7617
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Topics: Actuators, Conducting polymers, Modeling, Springs, Dynamics (Mechanics), Deformation, Membranes, Design, Polymers, Algorithms
Proceedings Papers

High-Frequency Dynamic Model of a Pre-Loaded Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuator

Micah Hodgins, Gianluca Rizzello, Alex York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T02A020, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3259
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3259
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Topics: Actuators, Dynamic models, Polymers, Dynamic response, Springs, Creep, Deflection, Displacement, Relaxation (Physics), Shock absorbers
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Investigation of a Loaded Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuator Coupled to Negative-Rate Bias Spring Mechanism

Micah Hodgins, Alex York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 259-264, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8202
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Topics: Actuators, Polymers, Springs, Displacement, Deflection, Design, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Equilibrium (Physics), Stiffness
Proceedings Papers

Electro-Mechanical Analysis of a DEAP Actuator Coupled to a Negative-Rate Bias Spring Mechanism

Micah Hodgins, Alexander York, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 315-322, September 28–October 1, 2010
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3849
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3849
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Topics: Actuators, Springs, Displacement, Design, Polymers, Pumps, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Electro-Mechanical Analysis of a Biased Dielectric EAP Actuator

Alexander York, Micah Hodgins, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 1: Active Materials, Mechanics and Behavior; Modeling, Simulation and Control, 289-297, September 21–23, 2009
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1441
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1441
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Topics: Actuators, Springs, Deformation, Displacement measurement, Polymers, Valves, Weight (Mass)