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    investigation of the Effect of Piezo-Electric Patch on the Modal Properties and Flutter Speed of Turbomachine Blade

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Yousefi, Masoud (Author) ; Haddadpour, Hassan (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In order to investigaton of dynamics behavior and determination of the aeroelastic stability of the turbomachine blade. the turbomachine blade is modeled by using the beam model, taking into account all degrees of freedom, the effect of warping, rotation and seting angle. For aerodynamic modeling, the Smith and Whitehead models are used which are valid in subsonic flow. The validity of the derived formulation is confirmed through comparison with those obtained from the finite element software and the available results in the literature. Then, by using the state feedback controller, the effect of sensor and piezoelectric actuator on the vibrations reduction of the structure and increasing the... 

    Analysis and Design of Morphing Wing based on Smart and Adaptive Structures

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Karimi, Armin (Author) ; Hosseini Kordkheili, Ali (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The material presented in thesis uses concepts of finite element and doublet panel method to develop a structural aerodynamic coupled mathematical model for the analysis of morphing wing tip composed of smart materials. Much research is currently being performed within many facets of engineering on the use of smart of intelligent material. Examples of the beneficial characteristics of smart materials might include altering a structure's mechanical properties, controlling its dynamic response and sensing flaw that might progressively become detrimental to the structure. This thesis describes a bio inspired adaptive structure that will be used in morphing an aircraft's wing tip. The actuation... 

    Modeling and Control a Flexible Large Deformation Beam Actuated by Some SMA Actuators

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Zakerzadeh, Mohammad Reza (Author) ; Sayyaadi, Hassan (Supervisor) ; Vossoughi, Gholamreza (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    Smart structures are the combination of structure, smart material, electronics and control technologies. Changing the shape of the structures by smart actuators is one of the most important applications of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) in these structures. Having used these actuators, we can effortlessly and continuously deform and reshape the structures. Nevertheless, working with SMA actuated smart structures has one obvious drawback that is their hysteretic and nonlinear behavior, making modeling and control of these structures complex. Another difficulty in the control of smart structures is their great sensitivity to the actuating force that reduces the controllability of these structures.... 

    Retrofit and Design of Concrete Beams by Using Active Tendons

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mohsen Zadeh Tabari, Golnaz (Author) ; Khaloo, Alireza (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Structural elements are exposed to different types of loading which may cause excessive deformations during their life cycle. These deflections may cause damage to the structure .Therefore; reduction of dynamic response of structures can be achieved by exploiting active control system.
    In this research, the dynamic behavior of prestressed Eulthemer Bernollli concrete beam under moving Load, support excitation and multi support excitation, controlled by active tendon is studied.The control algorithm employed in this thesis is closed loop linear classical optimal control with displacement-velocity feedback. R and Q matrices are chosen in order to balance the source energy consumption and... 

    A time-dependent finite element formulation for thick shape memory polymer beams considering shear effects

    , Article International Journal of Applied Mechanics ; Volume 10, Issue 4 , 2018 ; 17588251 (ISSN) Eskandari, A. H ; Baghani, M ; Sohrabpour, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd  2018
    Abstract
    In this paper, employing a thermomechanical small strain constitutive model for shape memory polymers (SMP), a beam element made of SMPs is presented based on the kinematic assumptions of Timoshenko beam theory. Considering the low stiffness of SMPs, the necessity for developing a Timoshenko beam element becomes more prominent. This is due to the fact that relatively thicker beams are required in the design procedure of smart structures. Furthermore, in the design and optimization process of these structures which involves a large number of simulations, we cannot rely only on the time consuming 3D finite element analyses. In order to properly validate the developed formulations, the numeric...