Modelling of 3-3 piezocomposites

A Perry, C R Bowen, H Kara, S Mahon

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Abstract

Three-dimensional modelling of a 3-3 piezoelectric structure was carried out using ANSYS finite element modelling software. Hydrophone figures of merit were calculated for structures with increasing amounts of interconnecting porosity present. In addition to air being the second phase, polymer fillers were added to the three dimensional model in order to observe the effect of polymer Young's modulus on the piezoelectric properties of the bulk material. Results show that increasing the porosity has the effect of improving the hydrostatic piezoelectric properties for applications such as low frequency hydrophones.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-76
Number of pages10
JournalSoftware for Electrical Engineering Analysis and Design V
Volume3
Publication statusPublished - 2001

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