Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills

The energy harvesting from ambient vibrations in the confined granular fill along the expressways and highways is a prospective power source for varied engineering applications. This paper presents the study of charge density, voltage output, and power from the PZT (lead zirconate titanate) patches...

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Main Authors: Nisha Kumari, Ashutosh Trivedi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7860273
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description The energy harvesting from ambient vibrations in the confined granular fill along the expressways and highways is a prospective power source for varied engineering applications. This paper presents the study of charge density, voltage output, and power from the PZT (lead zirconate titanate) patches embedded in dynamically loaded confined granular fill. The effect of the alignment of PZT patches, thickness ratio, material properties of the confined granular fill, and retaining structure on the voltage output is investigated. It provides the scope for the evaluation of voltage output directly from the stress-strain response, position of the PZT patch, and the engineering properties of the confined granular fill. The alignment of PZT patches in the horizontal and vertical directions has been examined analytically to optimize voltage outputs. The results indicate that the modulus ratio of the material, alignment of PZT patches, and gradation of infill material significantly affect the voltage generation. A relationship for voltage and power output has been proposed for a set of engineering applications. The observed voltage output is found appropriate for wide-ranging implements classified as low- (LRA), medium- (MRA), and high- (HRA) resistance applications. It is proposed to be up-scaled using multiple patches embedded throughout the confined granular fill and pavements subjected to continuous dynamic loads.
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spelling doaj-art-a698fc8453da414f8960c52030370a642025-02-03T05:50:05ZengWileyAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering1687-84422022-01-01202210.1155/2022/7860273Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular FillsNisha Kumari0Ashutosh Trivedi1Research ScholarCivil Engineering DepartmentThe energy harvesting from ambient vibrations in the confined granular fill along the expressways and highways is a prospective power source for varied engineering applications. This paper presents the study of charge density, voltage output, and power from the PZT (lead zirconate titanate) patches embedded in dynamically loaded confined granular fill. The effect of the alignment of PZT patches, thickness ratio, material properties of the confined granular fill, and retaining structure on the voltage output is investigated. It provides the scope for the evaluation of voltage output directly from the stress-strain response, position of the PZT patch, and the engineering properties of the confined granular fill. The alignment of PZT patches in the horizontal and vertical directions has been examined analytically to optimize voltage outputs. The results indicate that the modulus ratio of the material, alignment of PZT patches, and gradation of infill material significantly affect the voltage generation. A relationship for voltage and power output has been proposed for a set of engineering applications. The observed voltage output is found appropriate for wide-ranging implements classified as low- (LRA), medium- (MRA), and high- (HRA) resistance applications. It is proposed to be up-scaled using multiple patches embedded throughout the confined granular fill and pavements subjected to continuous dynamic loads.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7860273
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Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
title Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
title_full Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
title_fullStr Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
title_full_unstemmed Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
title_short Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills
title_sort factors influencing piezoelectric response of horizontally and vertically embedded pzt patch in confined granular fills
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7860273
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