Abstract:
Adaptive wood composites consisting of wood and piezoelectric materials are investigated experimentally. Two physical samples of adaptive composites are constructed and tested to determine the levels of adaptive actuation. To actuate the composites, electric fields are applied to the piezoelectric layer, inducing strain in the composites. These experimental results are compared with those predicted by a mathematical model, the agreement between the theory and experiment is determined, and the limits in their construction are assessed.

Author Keywords:
wood, composite materials, experimentation

Addresses:
Smittakorn W, Chulalongkorn Univ, Dept Civil Engn, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Colorado State Univ, Dept Civil Engn, Ft Collins, CO 80523 USA

Publisher:
ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS, RESTON

IDS Number:
669CM

ISSN:
0733-9445