Piezoelectric elements have been widely used in recent past to detect cracks and damages of plates in aerospace applications. This book investigates the characteristics of the piezoelectric elements, and their usability to monitor the wear characteristics of cutting tools. The experimental procedures adopted to evaluate the utility performance of piezoelectric actuators are elaborately discussed in the book. Frequency response/non linear characteristics of piezoelectric elements are revealed, and the methodology used to obtain optimum electrical response received from the actuators is...
Piezoelectric elements have been widely used in recent past to detect cracks and damages of plates in aerospace applications. This book investigates t...