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{"title":"Design and experimental evaluation of a novel flow-mode magnetorheological damper without accumulator","authors":"Quoc-Duy Bui, Long-Vuong Hoang, Huu-Quan Nguyen, Quoc Hung Nguyen","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241256094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241256094","url":null,"abstract":"Researchers in the field of vibration control have shown increasing interest in magneto-rheological dampers (MRDs) in recent years. Conventional flow-mode MRDs typically employ a gas chamber as an accumulator to accommodate volume changes and promote fluid communication. However, this approach introduces manufacturing complexities and raises production costs. To overcome these challenges, we propose a novel configuration for flow-mode MRDs that replaces the accumulator with a structural constraint. This modification leads to a more compact and cost-effective MRD solution suitable for engineering applications. This paper presents an introduction, followed by the configuration and design of the novel MRD for a case study involving a vehicle suspension system. To enhance output performance, we optimize the significant geometry of the damper using the finite element method (FEM), taking into account the damping force, off-state force, and inductive time constant of the damper. Based on the optimal simulation results, we provide a detailed design of the optimized flow-mode MRD without an accumulator for prototype fabrication. To assess the practical performance of the proposed MRD prototype, we conducted experiments on a test rig and engaged in comprehensive discussions based on the obtained results.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141506764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design and research of a piezoelectric-hydraulic hybrid actuation system with a half-wave resonator","authors":"Jun Jian Zhang, Min Qian, Zhi Hua Feng","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241253120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241253120","url":null,"abstract":"A novel piezoelectric-hydraulic hybrid actuation system with a half-wave resonator is proposed in this paper to generate high-frequency, high-pressure liquid flow and mechanical output through liquid resonance. The new hybrid actuator is similar to the traditional hybrid actuator, with the main difference being the pump chamber itself. The length of the specially designed pump chamber is greater than that of the traditional pump chamber, which facilitates resonance by virtue of the compliance and inertia of the liquid. Once the excitation frequency approaches the resonant frequency of the liquid in the pump chamber, the pressure in the pump chamber will be higher than that under quasi-static conditions, and the output of the hybrid actuator will benefit from it. The compositional structure and working principle of the new hybrid actuator are presented, and its output performance is experimentally studied. When the voltage is 400 V<jats:sub>p-p</jats:sub> and the frequency is approximately 2.44 kHz, the actuator can output a maximum no-load velocity of 5.4 mm/s and a maximum blocking force of 181 N. This strategy verifies the feasibility of using liquid resonance for actuation and realizes high-frequency excitation of the hybrid actuator, which also provides a reference for future research on high-frequency hybrid actuators.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"246 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141189882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A pendulum based frequency-up conversion mechanism for vibrational energy harvesting in low-speed rotary structures","authors":"Weijie Xian, Soobum Lee","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241232044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241232044","url":null,"abstract":"Motivated to run a self-powering monitoring sensor on a wind turbine blade, this paper proposes a pendulum based frequency-up converter that effectively captures a low-speed mechanical rotation into high-frequency vibration of a piezoelectric cantilever beam. A system of governing equations for the proposed concept is developed to describe the motion of the pendulum, the vibration of the beam, and the voltage output of the harvester. Design optimization is performed to improve the power generation performance, and the simulation results are verified experimentally. We demonstrate the improved power density from the proposed concept compared to the disk driven frequency-up converters.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141171591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trajectory tracking control of parallel manipulator actuated with shape memory wire","authors":"M Banu Sundareswari, K Dhanalakshmi, A Vimala Starbino, G Then Mozhi","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241239371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241239371","url":null,"abstract":"This study describes the design of a parallel spatial manipulator with four degrees of freedom actuated with shape memory alloy (SMA) wire to validate the use of SMA in complicated mechatronics systems. The manipulator has a closed kinematic structure, which includes a fixed base and a moving square platform (end effector). The four arms of the manipulator are SMA wires fastened between the fixed base and the end effector. SMA wire-based actuators replace bulky conventional revolute actuators. This work spotlights the development of an actuator model, dimensional analysis, and design of cascade control strategies of various PID and sliding mode controller in their integral and fractional order configurations. Experimental evaluation of the actuator is performed through trajectory tracking to quantify the different controller configurations. The experimental results indicate that the parallel manipulator associated with SMA wire actuators is the best alternative to conventional motion stages for highly precise micro-positioning and tracking applications in the fields of 3D printing, intricate surgical operations, the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and flight and gaming simulators.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140940628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design, analysis, and experimental investigations of an asymmetrical under-actuated micro-gripper","authors":"Zhigang Wu, Yu Wang, Min Chen, Bingxiao Ding","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241246827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241246827","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present a new asymmetrical under-actuated micro-gripper which can perform twisting and gripping operation to the target simultaneously actuated by a single piezoelectric actuator. Two improved hybrid amplification mechanisms were designed integrated with three different flexure hinges to enhance dynamic performances. Kinematics and dynamics models of the micro-gripper including input stiffness, displacement amplification ratio, and natural frequency based on pseudo-rigid-body method and Lagrange’s equations were derived. Proposed models were evaluated by finite element simulation studies. Experimental results shown that our designed micro-gripper possesses good performance in terms of clamping reliability and dynamic response.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"212 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140840580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synthetic oil gels with organoclays in the formulation of magnetorheological fluids","authors":"José HR Rocha, Júlio GF Manuel, Antonio JF Bombard","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241238781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241238781","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetorheological fluids (MRF) are smart composite materials that, under an external magnetic field, show a reversible solid-liquid transition in less than 10 ms. This study aimed to evaluate which organoclays would jellify a synthetic oil for the formulation of MRF. Three dispersant additives for carbonyl iron powder were evaluated. Fifteen different gelling additives from four clay families, bentonites, hectorites, montmorillonites, and mixed mineral thixotropes (MMT), were dispersed in oil only, keeping the same concentration, without iron particles. The gels were then tested through amplitude and frequency sweeps in oscillatory rheometry to evaluate their viscoelastic behavior. The thixotropy of the gels was measured through the “three-interval” test in a rheometer. After selecting the best gelling additive to prepare the MRF, three dispersing additives had their rheology evaluated to determine the best magnetorheological effect and redispersibility after 1 year of sample preparation. In the linear viscoelastic region, all MMT clays resulted in a weak viscoelastic gel (G′∼100 to 300 Pa and G″∼30 to 50 Pa). Some of the bentonite clays jellified, and others did not. The best organoclays were montmorillonites and hectorites, which formed consistent viscoelastic gels (G′∼1 to 5 kPa and G″∼70 to 250 Pa). The best organoclay presented a yield stress σ<jats:sub>0</jats:sub> = (42 ± 3) Pa, a storage modulus G′ = (2690 ± 201) Pa, and a cohesive energy density (CED) = 98 mJ/m<jats:sup>3</jats:sup>, and it was selected to explore the rheology of MRF with three dispersant additives: octan-1-ol, octan-1-amine, and L-α-Phosphatidylcholine. All the MRFs were prepared using carbonyl iron powder HS (BASF SE) in oil gels and with the same organoclay. All three dispersant additives showed a thixotropic recovery above 100% in the three-interval test. Regarding the redispersibility after 1 year, the MRF formulations with octan-1-amine and lecithin were reproved, as they reached normal force peaks of 19 and 24 N, while the work was 28 and 415 mJ, respectively. The best MRF was formulated with octan-1-ol, and resulted in a normal force of 0.33 N and 3.4 mJ at 35 mm of vane penetration. Therefore, we conclude that the MRF with octan-1-ol and montmorillonite #6 showed a better balance between thixotropy, MR effect, and, above all, good redispersibility.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"102 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140635993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design and performance analysis of a piezoelectric jetting dispensing valve","authors":"Yihong Shi, Annan Huang, Bo Fu","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241240800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241240800","url":null,"abstract":"In order to meet the requirements of high frequency, high precision, and micro-scale dispensing in the field of microelectronics packaging, a piezoelectric jetting dispensing valve based on two-stage displacement amplifying mechanism was proposed. First, the overall structure and working principle of the proposed piezoelectric jetting valve were described. The displacement amplifying mechanism was designed, and the mathematical relationship between the output displacement and the structural parameters was established. In addition, the performance and the structural size of the displacement amplifying mechanism were analyzed and optimized by using the finite element analysis software. The influences of driving pressure, glue viscosity, needle displacement, and other parameters on droplet diameter and jetting velocity in the process of dispensing were simulated and analyzed. In order to obtain the optimal nozzle structure, the changing curves of glue flowing velocity with different nozzle seal forms, nozzle cone angles, and outlet inner diameters were compared and analyzed. Finally, the prototype of the piezoelectric jetting dispensing valve was machined, and experimental study was performed. The influence laws of driving pressure, glue viscosity, driving voltage, and other parameters on the diameter of droplet were explored. The performance of the prototype was evaluated from three aspects of dispensing frequency, consistency, and minimum dispensing droplet diameter. Results show that the highest dispensing frequency is 230 Hz, the deviation of dispensing consistency is ±8.77%, and the minimum dispensing droplet diameter is 0.54 mm. The experimental results verify the high frequency, consistency, and micro-scale dispensing performance of the piezoelectric jetting dispensing valve based on the displacement amplifying mechanism, which provides a reference for the research of piezoelectric high-frequency jetting dispensing.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140610831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An electromechanical impedance measurement-based solution for monitoring fresh concrete maturity","authors":"Guobiao Hu, Yaowen Yang, Lipi Mohanty, Soungho Chae, Kohsuke Ishizeki, Lihua Tang","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241241599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241241599","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes an electromechanical impedance measurement (EIM)-based solution for monitoring concrete maturity that refers to concrete strength development at the early stage. A smart aggregate (SMA) that consists of a waterproofed piezoelectric patch is developed. The working principle is explained based on the impedance theory of an electromechanically coupled system. A finite element (FE) model of the EIM-SMA unit is established. The stiffness of the applied spring foundation is varied to emulate the concrete hardening process. The simulation results reveal that a peak located between 60 and 70 kHz in the impedance plot could be used as an indication to reflect the stiffness variation of the spring foundation. A 3D-printed mold is designed for rapid production of the EIM-SMA units. In the experiment, two sample EIM-SMA units are used to monitor fresh concrete maturity in the first 6 h after casting. The results of the two sample EIM-SMA units agreed well. The experimental results matched the simulation prediction. Compared to a bar-dropping test that is widely adopted at construction sites, the impedance evolution of an EIM-SMA unit is much smoother and has better monotonicity. In general, the proposed method has been proven to be a reliable solution to monitor the maturity development of concrete.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140576718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Topology optimization structure design of shape memory alloy with multiple constraints","authors":"Xingkun Dong, Xiangjun Jiang, Peng Li, Tao Niu, Yaoqi Wang, Jiahuan Zhang","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241237581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241237581","url":null,"abstract":"As an emerging functional material, shape memory alloy (SMA) exhibits remarkable mechanical properties and finds diverse applications across industries. This paper presents a topology optimization framework based on the bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) method for designing SMA structures, which maximizes structural stiffness under multiple constraints of specified volume fraction, displacement, and fundamental frequency. A phenomenological constitutive model is utilized to simulate the mechanical behavior of SMA accurately. The unit virtual load method is employed to determine sensitivities. Several optimized SMA beam structures and simply-supported cube structures are designed under different thermal-mechanical loads, and their displacement, mean compliance, and fundamental frequency are evaluated throughout the optimization process. The results demonstrate that the proposed framework successfully customizes the SMA topology structure with adjustable displacement and fundamental frequency, and the optimized schemes exhibit more considerable deformation and more uniform mechanical properties than their initial counterparts. The proposed framework has higher computational efficiency than the traditional SIMP-based SMA topology optimization design method.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"102 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140576505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovative precast prestressed concrete truss system using shape memory alloys and conventional steel","authors":"Minsoo Sung, Bassem Andrawes","doi":"10.1177/1045389x241239701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x241239701","url":null,"abstract":"Truss systems are mainly made with steel due to their lightweight, high strength in both compression and tension, and ease of manufacture. Concrete truss systems on the other hand have not been widely used in the construction industry because of its weak strength in tension. In this study, a concrete truss system prestressed with a conventional prestressing system and shape memory alloy (SMA) is proposed, and its sustainability is evaluated by estimating the embodied carbon footprint of the proposed system. The bottom concrete chord of the Howe truss is prestressed with conventional high-strength steel (HSS) reinforcement using mechanical tensioning, and the vertical elements are prestressed with SMA bars. The embodied carbon footprint of the FeMnSi SMA bar is evaluated by comparing it with the HSS reinforcements in chemical components and manufacturing processes. The concrete truss is designed and numerically validated for the concrete bridge girder application to satisfy the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) service and strength limit states. The designed concrete truss satisfies the AASHTO service and strength limit states with 37.3% less total weight and 25.9% less carbon emissions than the reference model, which is as per the AASHTO type 2 I-girder.","PeriodicalId":16121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140576509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}