Abstract
An optimization algorithm is proposed to determine the parameters of a discrete energy-averaged (DEA) model for Galfenol alloys. A new numerical approximation approach for partial derivative expressions is developed, which improves computational speed of the DEA model by 61% relative to existing partial derivative expressions. Initial estimation of model parameters and a two-step optimization procedure, including anhysteresis and hysteresis steps, are performed to improve accuracy and efficiency of the algorithm. Initial estimation of certain material properties such as saturation magnetization, saturation magnetostriction, Young’s modulus, and anisotropy energies can improve the convergence and enhance efficiency by 41% compared to the case where these parameters are not estimated. The two-step optimization improves efficiency by 28% while preserving accuracy compared to one-step optimization. Proposed algorithm is employed to find the material properties of Galfenol samples with different compositions and heat treatments. The trends obtained from these optimizations can guide future Galfenol modeling studies.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the ASME 2017 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems: SMASIS2017 |
State | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
EGS Disciplines
- Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
- Mechanical Engineering