Abstract
Active materials are rapidly expanding their variety as well as applications due to their promising high–tech potential. Composite structures of active materials enable researchers to develop mechatronic systems and devices with inherent intelligence features and increased level of integration. A composite structure consisting of piezoactive material and electrorheological fluid is proposed, and its possibilities in developing self-adjusting and adaptive systems are discussed
About this article
Received
20 January 2008
Accepted
17 March 2008
Published
31 March 2008
Keywords
adaptive damping
composite structure
active material
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