Buckling of an ionic polymer metal composite shell under uniaxial compression

Linfeng Shen, Youngsu Cha, Adel Shams, Maurizio Porfiri

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Abstract

In this paper, we analyze buckling of an ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) shell subjected to uniaxial compression. A new technique is developed to fabricate tubular IPMCs using hot molding and a chemical reduction process. The short-circuit current and the mechanical deformation of the sample are recorded during the compression test. Experimental findings demonstrate that IPMC buckling can be accurately sensed via the short-circuit current, which is approximately zero during the loading phase, before exhibiting a sudden increase at the onset of the elastic instability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationElectroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, EAPAD 2014
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819499820
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventElectroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, EAPAD 2014 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 10 2014Mar 13 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9056
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherElectroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, EAPAD 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/10/143/13/14

Keywords

  • Buckling
  • compression test
  • hot forming
  • ionic polymer metal composite
  • sensor
  • thin shell

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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