Approximate solution on smart composite beams by using MATLAB

In this paper, a model to demonstrate the dynamic analysis of composite beams with bonded or embedded piezoelectric sensors and actuators is presented. The governing equation of laminated composite beams with piezoelectric laminae, which is based on linear piezoelectricity, and includes the coupling between mechanical deformations and the charge equations of electrostatics, is developed. The Reissner¯Mindlin plate theory is used in formulating this beam model. Finally, the approximate solution of this beam model by using MATLAB is also presented