1-3 Piezocomposite 3D

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1-3 Piezocomposite displacement at 1.42 MHz

Model Description

Model of a 1-3 Piezocomposite with 100 pillars using CTS 3203HD Piezoceramic and a hardset epoxy filler.

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Basic Model Schematic

Parametric Variables

The model allows the following design variables to be adjusted to control the volume fraction and overall size of the piezocomposite:

Parametric Variable

Description

Default Value

wdth_kerf

Composite kerf (space between pillars)

150 µm

wdth_pitch

Pillar Pitch (center-to-center spacing of pillars)

470 µm

npillx

Number of pillars along X axis direction

10

npillz

Number of pillars along Z axis direction

10

Outputs

Here are a list of the types of outputs to expect from this model:

  • Time Histories (XY Graphs)
    • Drive input signal
    • Voltage and charge on electrodes
  • Mode Shapes (Harmonic Analysis) of base design
    • 102 kHz
    • 1.42 MHz

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Post Processor 3D Outputs

Runtime Statistics

Model size

82810 elements

Solve Time

77 s (2 CPU)

Core Hours

0.043

Memory Usage

85 MB

Recommended CPU Configuration

2 CPU

Files

The following input files are required to run this model, click here to download the input files:

Download: 1-3 Piezocomposite Model