A composite curved beam is used to represent a multitude of structures in piping, such as O-Rings, that undergo dynamic warping as a result of long term usage, thermal changes, and high pressures. A piezoelectric material can be used to design an auto-corrective process that senses the dynamic warping and induces forces to restore the shape through the Piezoelectric Effect. The orientation and placement of the piezoelectric material on a composite curved beam directly affects the deflection and stress applied to that beam. The optimal placement of the actuator in terms of these two factors was researched.
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