Numerical investigation of subtle feature of geometry effects on magneto-active elastomer cylindrical actuators (opens in new tab)

Magneto-active elastomers (MAEs) are smart composite materials capable of undergoing large deformation when subjected to external magnetic fields, making them attractive for soft actuation and adaptive structures. In this study, a nonlinear finite element framework is developed to investigate the magnetically induced deformation behaviour of cylindrical MAE actuators subjected to radial magnetic loading. The magneto-mechanical response of the material is described using a continuum magneto-el...