@inproceedings{f6771936dd3b42d7ac8bc42d86b100ba,
title = "Investigation of propulsive characteristics due to traveling waves in continuous finite media",
abstract = "The present work generates steady-state traveling waves in fin-like continuous structures with the help of Macro-Fiber Composite (MFC) piezoelectric actuators. To produce traveling waves, two MFCs simultaneously excite a clamped-free beam at a common frequency with a preset phase difference. Previous research has shown that optimal traveling waves are developed in structures when the common frequency lies halfway between two adjacent resonant frequencies and the phase difference between the two inputs is 90°. These traveling waves closely replicate the undulatory patterns that propel aquatic animals but at a low amplitude linear regime. The present work studies the generation of underwater traveling waves and investigates the range of propulsive forces generated through such mechanism. The ability of continuous structures to produce thrust using undulations is the first step towards mimicking the bio-kinematics and biomechanics of aquatic animals.",
keywords = "macro-fiber composites, propulsion, thrust, Traveling waves",
author = "Malladi, {Vijaya V.N.Sriram} and Mohammad Albakri and Patrick Musgrave and Tarazaga, {Pablo A.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 SPIE.; Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2017 ; Conference date: 26-03-2017 Through 27-03-2017",
year = "2017",
doi = "10.1117/12.2260156",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Akhlesh Lakhtakia and Mato Knez and Martin-Palma, {Raul J.}",
booktitle = "Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2017",
address = "United States",
}