Modelling and simulation of a cantilever-paddle beam under the effect of capillary, shock, and electrostatic forces

Hassen M. Ouakad*, Mohammad I. Younis

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a mathematical model and analysis for a microbeam fixed at one end and coupled to a microplate at its other end under the effect of capillary, shock and electrostatic forces. The model considers the microbeam as a flexible structure, the plate as a rigid body. First, we subject the system to capillary force via a drop of fluid which is trapped underneath the microplate. We derive closed-form solutions to the static and eigenvalue problems associated with the microbeam-microplate system. We then subject the system to shock loads for both case (capillary and electrostatic forces). The Galerkin procedure is used to derive a set of nonlinear ordinary-differential equations that describe the microsystem dynamics. We investigate the influence of the fluid volume ratio and the applied DC voltage on the microbeam response. We find that the effect of capillary force has much more dominant role compared to shock and electrostatic forces.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008
Pages677-682
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008 - Brooklyn, NY, United States
Duration: Aug 3 2008Aug 6 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume4

Other

OtherASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrooklyn, NY
Period08/3/0808/6/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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