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Characterization of an ER active member

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Gavin, HP; Hanson, RD
Published in: Structures Congress XII
January 1, 1994

In the presence of strong electric fields (kV/mm), electrorheological (ER) materials change form viscous fluids to yielding materials. The class of ER materials used in this study have low power consumption, large dynamic range, and other properties related to longevity and reliability specifically tailored for implementation in civil engineering structures. By constraining the flow in an ER damping device, one dimensional models of ER flow can be applied, and the behavior of the device can be parameterized. A multi-dimensional curve-fit of data from tests on the device is capable of predicting the complex response of ER active members, and is a useful tool for control purposes.

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Structures Congress XII

Publication Date

January 1, 1994

Start / End Page

863 / 868
 

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Gavin, H. P., & Hanson, R. D. (1994). Characterization of an ER active member. Structures Congress XII, 863–868.
Gavin, H. P., and R. D. Hanson. “Characterization of an ER active member.” Structures Congress XII, January 1, 1994, 863–68.
Gavin HP, Hanson RD. Characterization of an ER active member. Structures Congress XII. 1994 Jan 1;863–8.
Gavin, H. P., and R. D. Hanson. “Characterization of an ER active member.” Structures Congress XII, Jan. 1994, pp. 863–68.
Gavin HP, Hanson RD. Characterization of an ER active member. Structures Congress XII. 1994 Jan 1;863–868.

Published In

Structures Congress XII

Publication Date

January 1, 1994

Start / End Page

863 / 868