Definitions and Terminology
Piezoelectric Modes of Vibration
Vibration Mode | Dimensions | Constants to be calculated | |
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L-Length W-Width T-Thickness D-Diameter | Piezoelectric | Mechanical | |
Transverse Length Mode | T, W > L/3 | k31, d31, g31, ε33T | s11 D, s11E, Q31 |
Radial Mode | T, W > D > 5T | kp, ε33 s, ε33T | σE, s12E, Qp |
Thickness Extension Mode | D>T | Kt, ε33 s | c33 D, c33 E, s13E Qt |
Longitudinal Length Mode | D > L/5 | k33, d33, g33, ε33T | s33 D, s33E, Q33 |
Thickness Shear Mode | L, W > 8T | k15, d15, g15, ε11T, ε11s | c55 D, s55 D, s55E Q15 |