Flexi-distortional piezoelectric sensor results

A longitudinal (“RIBBIE”) form of a shear amplification sensor has been tested for amplified d₁₅ response. The mechanically amplified flexi-distortional system may improve the d_hg_h figure of merit by transferring the compressional stress on the device to a lateral shear on the electroceramic element. This type of amplified system is mechanically classified as distortional and, therefore, without volume change By transforming the hydrostatic stress to transverse strain, the transverse forces can be used to develop shear strain and activate the d₁₅ coefficient. Electrodes are placed along the sides of the sensing element. Flexi-distortional devices are tested in order to check for the limits of sensitivity in their performance