Mechanics of electroactive materials

Lecturer: prof. Massimiliano Gei

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics, notion of strain and stress, balance laws
Constitutive equations for homogeneous soft dielectric elastomers
Relevant examples in engineering and technology: planar and cylindrical actuators
Modelling of composite electroactive materials: the example of laminates..

Timetable 2020: 04-07 May 2020 (hours 10:00 -12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 - remotely through Zoom)

Duration: 20 hours (2,5 CREDITS)

Registration: in order to access the course, please send an e-mail to dicamphd [at] unitn.it