PZT Disc 2D (TxRx)

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Runtime Graphics during simulation

Model Description

Simple PZT Disc submerged in a water load transmits and receives in a single model.

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Materials applied to model geometry

Parametric Variables

The model allows the following design variables to be adjusted to control PZT Disc dimensions and water load region:

Parametric Variable

Description

Default Value

water_size

Water dimension behind and at sides of disc

4 mm

water_size2

Water dimension in front of disc

20 mm

pzt_rad

Radius of PZT Disc

10 mm

pzt_thk

Thickness of PZT Disc

2 mm

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
    • Y Displacement on top surface of PZT Disc

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Post Processor Outputs

Runtime Statistics

Model size

36400 elements

Solve Time

14 s (2 CPU)

Core Hours

 0.1267

Memory Usage

15 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: PZT 2D - TxRx