Hi,
I am trying to generate lamb waves in an Aluminum Plate using a Piezoelectric actuator placed in the center of the plate.
I am pretty sure that the physics involved are solid mechanics and Electrostatics (to apply electric potential to the PZT).
So according to theory, there should be waves generated in the plate because of the electric potential applied to the PZT, which is attached to the Aluminum plate. But I am not getting it, I am unable to couple the two physics. Can someone help !
Also, what BC should be applied to make sure that the deformations in the PZT take effect on the plate.
If it helps, I have attached the file, please take a look
I am trying to generate lamb waves in an Aluminum Plate using a Piezoelectric actuator placed in the center of the plate.
I am pretty sure that the physics involved are solid mechanics and Electrostatics (to apply electric potential to the PZT).
So according to theory, there should be waves generated in the plate because of the electric potential applied to the PZT, which is attached to the Aluminum plate. But I am not getting it, I am unable to couple the two physics. Can someone help !
Also, what BC should be applied to make sure that the deformations in the PZT take effect on the plate.
If it helps, I have attached the file, please take a look