This book offers a comprehensive examination of shape control, vibration analysis, and buckling in piezolaminated composite plates, summarizing the latest research and developments in the field. This volume offers a thorough analysis using shear deformation theory in finite element methods. It meticulously explores static and dynamic behaviors of piezolaminated plates, integrating normal and shear strains for precise modeling of bending and vibrations. The methodology emphasizes electromechanical coupling with a linear electric potential function, crucial for sensing and actuation mechanisms. Various lamination schemes including cross-ply and angle-ply are evaluated for their static and dynamic responses across multiple modes. Applications span aerospace to biomedical engineering, examining how fiber orientation and piezoelectric layers like PZT and PVDF reduce dynamic vibrations. Through rigorous mathematical modeling, the book delivers accurate calculations of deformation, vibrational frequencies, and buckling modes, validated against existing literature. A cornerstone for researchers, engineers, and scholars, it sets a new standard in understanding composite mechanics and electromechanical systems.
Rajan L. Wankhade is the Head of the Applied Mechanics Department at Government Polytechnic Bramhapuri, India. He previously served as Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, India. He earned his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India, and has over 14 years of teaching experience at various institutions. Dr Wankhade specializes in Finite Element Analysis, Design of RCC and Steel Structures, and Smart Piezolaminated Composite Plates. He has authored two books, published 57 research papers, holds four patents, and is a reviewer for international journals.Professor Kamal M. Bajoria is a retired professor from IIT Bombay with an MTech in Structural Engineering and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. With over 26 years at IIT Bombay, he contributed to research on Composite Structures, Cold-Formed Steel Structures, and Aseismic Design. A life member of prestigious societies, he has published over 60 papers and authored 10 book chapters, demonstrating his leadership in structural engineering.
