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Proceedings Papers

A Two-Stage Optimization Procedure for the Design of an EAP-Actuated Soft Gripper

Wei Zhang, Jonathan Hong, Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2019, Volume 5B: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A051, August 18–21, 2019
Paper No: DETC2019-98169
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-98169
View Paper titled, A Two-Stage Optimization Procedure for the Design of an EAP-Actuated Soft Gripper
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Grippers, Optimization
Proceedings Papers

Parametric Design of a Soft Gripper Actuated Using the Electrostrictive PVDF-Based Terpolymer

Wei Zhang, Jonathan Hong, Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A006, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7966
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7966
View Paper titled, Parametric Design of a Soft Gripper Actuated Using the Electrostrictive PVDF-Based Terpolymer
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Topics: Grippers, Parametric design, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Actuators, Grasping, Biomedicine, Compliant mechanisms, Deformation
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive and Magnetoactive Coupled Behaviors in Multi-Field Origami Structures

Wei Zhang, Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T01A006, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3850
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3850
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive and Magnetoactive Coupled Behaviors in Multi-Field Origami Structures
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Constitutive equations, Modeling, Shells, Active materials, Computer software, Conducting polymers, Design, Elastomers, Electric fields
Proceedings Papers

Analysis of Microstructure-Based Network Models for the Nonlinear Electrostriction Modeling of Electro-Active Polymers

Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T01A014, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3979
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3979
View Paper titled, Analysis of Microstructure-Based Network Models for the Nonlinear Electrostriction Modeling of Electro-Active Polymers
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Topics: Modeling, Network models, Polymers, Dipoles (Electromagnetism), Chain, Deformation, Electric fields, Equilibrium (Physics), Gates (Closures), Relaxation (Physics)
Journal Articles

Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric–Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet

Landen Bowen, Kara Springsteen, Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson, Zoubeida Ounaies, Paris von Lockette
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021012.
Paper No: JMR-16-1315
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035966
Published Online: March 9, 2017
View Article titled, Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric–Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet
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Topics: Actuators, Approximation, Design, Dynamic models, Manufacturing, Modeling, Plasma desorption mass spectrometry, Stiffness, Dynamic modeling, Active materials
Proceedings Papers

Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric-Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet

Landen Bowen, Kara Springsteen, Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A025, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60332
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60332
View Paper titled, Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric-Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet
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Topics: Design, Manufacturing, Modeling, Approximation, Dynamic models, Conducting polymers, Elastomers, Origami-inspired design, Shapes, Simulation
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive Polymer and Magnetoactive Elastomer Based Actuation for Origami-Inspired Folding

Wei Zhang, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T01A001, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9053
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9053
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive Polymer and Magnetoactive Elastomer Based Actuation for Origami-Inspired Folding
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Topics: Conducting polymers, Elastomers, Finite element analysis, Origami-inspired design, Computer software, Displacement, Engineering systems and industry applications, Magnetic fields, Shapes, Simulation
Proceedings Papers

Realization of Origami-Inspired Smart Structures Using Electroactive Polymer (EAP)

Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T01A017, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9202
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9202
View Paper titled, Realization of Origami-Inspired Smart Structures Using Electroactive Polymer (EAP)
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Topics: Conducting polymers, Origami-inspired design, Smart structures, Electric fields, Actuators, Shapes, Active materials, Kinematics
Proceedings Papers

Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators

Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T01A006, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9107
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9107
View Paper titled, Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Conducting polymers, Electrodes, Evaporation, Breakdown (Electricity), Electric fields, Capacitance, Construction, Design, Electromechanical effects
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Differentiating Bending From Folding in Origami Engineering Using Active Materials

Carlye Lauff, Timothy W. Simpson, Mary Frecker, Zoubeida Ounaies, Saad Ahmed, Paris von Lockette, Rebecca Strzelec, Robert Sheridan, Jyh-Ming Lien
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 5B: 38th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT08A040, August 17–20, 2014
Paper No: DETC2014-34702
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34702
View Paper titled, Differentiating Bending From Folding in Origami Engineering Using Active Materials
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Topics: Active materials, Engineering systems and industry applications, Elastomers, Design, Stiffness
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Processing Conditions on the Microstructure and Electromechanical Response of PVDF TrFE CTFE Terpolymers

Nirmal Shankar Sigamani, Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T01A030, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7696
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7696
View Paper titled, Effect of Processing Conditions on the Microstructure and Electromechanical Response of PVDF TrFE CTFE Terpolymers
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Topics: Annealing, Enthalpy, Melting, Polymers
Proceedings Papers

Turbulent Flow Energy Budget Calculations in a Dump Combustor Model

Saad Ahmed, Bharath Raghavan, Mohamed Gadalla
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 1: Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues, V001T01A009, July 28–31, 2014
Paper No: POWER2014-32150
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32150
View Paper titled, Turbulent Flow Energy Budget Calculations in a Dump Combustor Model
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Topics: Combustion chambers, Energy budget (Physics), Turbulence, Artificial neural networks, Swirling flow, Flow (Dynamics), Statistics, Feedforward control, Fluid dynamics, Gas turbines
Proceedings Papers

Thermodynamic Evaluation of a Small Wind Turbine

Mohamed Gadalla, Sayem Zafar, Saad Ahmed
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T09A012, July 28–31, 2014
Paper No: POWER2014-32143
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32143
View Paper titled, Thermodynamic Evaluation of a Small Wind Turbine
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Topics: Wind turbines, Exergy, Torque, Wind velocity, Blades, Wind, Air flow, Airfoils, Chords (Trusses), Computational fluid dynamics
Proceedings Papers

Origami-Inspired Folding and Unfolding of Structures: Fundamental Investigations of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Active Materials

Saad Ahmed, Kevin McGough, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A029, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3330
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3330
View Paper titled, Origami-Inspired Folding and Unfolding of Structures: Fundamental Investigations of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Active Materials
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Topics: Active materials, Elastomers, Origami-inspired design, Electric fields, Actuators, Electrodes, Diluents, Electrical properties
Proceedings Papers

Multi-Field Responsive Origami Structures: Preliminary Modeling and Experiments

Saad Ahmed, Carlye Lauff, Adrienne Crivaro, Kevin McGough, Robert Sheridan, Mary Frecker, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies, Timothy Simpson, Jyh-Ming Lien, Rebecca Strzelec
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2013, Volume 6B: 37th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V06BT07A028, August 4–7, 2013
Paper No: DETC2013-12405
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12405
View Paper titled, Multi-Field Responsive Origami Structures: Preliminary Modeling and Experiments
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Topics: Modeling, Elastomers, Magnetic fields, Shapes, Active materials, Adaptive structures, Aircraft, Compliant mechanisms, Electric fields, Finite element model