FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software / Edition 1

by Kenji Uchino

Overview

Students preparing to work with mechatronics, particularly with highly precise and smart actuators, face the challenge of designing and analyzing devices without formal and practical guidance in computer techniques. Finally there is a textbook that is as practical as it is authoritative: Kenji Uchino's FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software.

Ideal for Today's Computer-Based Curricula
Every aspect of this book reflects its focus on being easy to use, easy to teach from, and above all, easy to implement. The first half of the text outlines the theory needed to develop and design smart actuators and transducers, while the second half walks students step-by-step through the software implementation using seven extensive examples. Even the book's lay-flat binding makes it easy for students to follow the text while working simultaneously at a computer. The downloadable resources supply a free educational version of ATILA-Light.

Unified Coverage for Integrated Technologies
Covering the myriad challenges posed by smart transducers, the author introduces the fundamentals of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive devices, practical materials, device designs, drive and control techniques, and typical applications. Numerous problems and examples give students ample opportunity to put the concepts into practice.

Outlining a complete treatment in 30 convenient 75 minute lessons, FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software is a unique classroom text that students will continue to use throughout their entire careers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420058789
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/05/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

FUNDAMENTALS. Trend of Micromechatronics and Computer Simulation. Overview of Piezoelectricity and Magnetostriction. Structures of Smart Transducers. Drive/Control Techniques of Smart Transducers. Finite Element Analysis for Smart Transducers. Design Optimization with FEM. Future of the FEM in Smart Structures. HOW TO USE ATILA. Preparation. Piezoelectric Plate. Magnetostrictive Rod. Composite Structure. Piezoelectric Transformer. Ultrasonic Motor. Underwater Transducer. Acoustic Lens. Homework. Index.