Integrated design of laminated composite structures with piezocomposite actuators for active shape control

An integrated design approach of laminated composite structures actuated by piezocomposite materials is presented for active shape control. The primary purpose is to maximize static shape control authority of a piezo-actuated laminated plate by simultaneously optimizing the substrate laminates and the actuators. The design variables include thickness, ply angles of the substrate plate and locations, PZT fiber orientations of the actuators....