Cantilevers, which can be technically described as beams anchored at only one end, are widely used in construction and most often found in balconies or roofs. Modern buildings, however, take the ...

Abstract: The self-sensing technique allows a single piece of piezoelectric element to function simultaneously as an actuator and a sensor in a closed-loop system. This study proposes an improved ...

Abstract: This article focuses on the geometric optimization of the cantilever beam to improve energy harvesting. The full-cosine arc-shaped notched beam is intended to distribute stress more ...