A Convex Multi-Variable based computational framework for multilayered electro-active polymers

Marin, Francisco; Martínez-Frutos, J.; Ortigosa, R.; Gil, Antonio

doi:10.1016/j.cma.2020.113567

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A Convex Multi-Variable based computational framework for multilayered electro-active polymers

Francisco Marin, J. Martínez-Frutos, R. Ortigosa, Antonio Gil

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Volume: 374, Start page: 113567

Swansea University Authors: Francisco Marin, Antonio Gil

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This paper presents a novel computational framework for the in silico analysis of rank-one multilayered electro-active polymer composites exhibiting complex deformation patterns. The work applies the principles of rank-n homogenisation in the context of extremely deformable dielectric elastomers act...

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A Convex Multi-Variable based computational framework for multilayered electro-active polymers

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