Mathematical modeling of a V-stack piezoelectric aileron actuation

Mathematical modeling of a V-stack piezoelectric aileron actuation

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The article presents a mathematical modeling of aileron actuation that uses piezo crystal beaded candle holder V-shaped stacks.The aim of the actuation is the increasing of flutter speed in the context of a control law, in order to widen the flight envelope.In this way the main advantage of such a piezo actuator, the bandwidth is exploited.

The mathematical model is obtained based on free body diagrams, and the numerical simulations allow a preliminary pure energy jeans sizing of the actuator.