Dr. Mary I. Frecker Profile

Dr. Mary I. Frecker

Professor at Pennsylvania State Univ

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Publications (30)

Proceedings Article | 18 April 2023 Presentation + Paper

Design optimization of magneto-active elastomer unimorph actuator for shape programming

Tan Pan, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 12484, 124840F (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2658189

KEYWORDS: Design and modelling, Magnetism, Mathematical optimization, Analytic models, Actuators, Smart materials, MATLAB, Genetic algorithms, Shape analysis, Distance measurement

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2022 Presentation

The future is collaborative: reflections and envisioning the outlook for adaptive structures research

Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume PC12046, PC1204602 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2622244

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2019 Open Access

Optimal design approaches for adaptive structures: self-folding origami and metamaterials (Conference Presentation)

Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 10968, 109680O (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515332

KEYWORDS: Metamaterials, Finite element methods, Smart materials, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Towards the design of electric field driven self-folding gripper

Saad Ahmed, Anil Erol, Wei Zhang, Jonathan Hong, Zoubeida Ounaies, Paris von Lockette, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 10968, 109680P (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514902

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Finite element methods, Electroactive polymers, Robotics, Electromechanical design, Polymers, Biomimetics

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Various design approaches to achieve electric field-driven segmented folding actuation of electroactive polymer (EAP) sheets

Saad Ahmed, Jonathan Hong, Wei Zhang, Jessica Kopatz, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 10596, 105961O (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309378

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Electroactive polymers, Finite element methods, Polymers, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2011 Paper

Design, fabrication, and testing of contact-aided compliant cellular mechanisms with curved walls

Samantha Cirone, Gregory Hayes, Brian Babcox, Mary Frecker, James Adair, George Lesieutre

Proceedings Volume 7977, 79771F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880529

KEYWORDS: Finite element methods, Manufacturing, Ceramics, Skin, Computer aided design, Microfabrication, Fabrication, MATLAB, Zirconium dioxide, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2010 Paper

Modeling and experimental validation of a bistable mechanism for chord extension morphing

Terrence Johnson, Farhan Gandhi, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 7643, 76432B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847661

KEYWORDS: Numerical simulations, Bistability, Ions, Data modeling, Solids, Aluminum, Bismuth, 3D modeling, Actuators, Humidity

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 2009 Paper

A bistable mechanism for chord extension morphing rotors

Terrence Johnson, Mary Frecker, Farhan Gandhi

Proceedings Volume 7288, 72881C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815472

KEYWORDS: Finite element methods, Systems modeling, Aerodynamics, Motion models, Performance modeling, Composites, Actuators, Smart structures, System integration, Current controlled current source

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

Bistable mechanisms for morphing rotors

Terrence Johnson, Farhan Gandhi, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 6928, 692829 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775748

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Bistability, Aerodynamics, Composites, Instrument modeling, Image segmentation, Connectors, Assembly equipment, Finite element methods, Skin

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2008 Paper

Contact-aided compliant mechanisms for morphing aircraft skin

Vipul Mehta, Mary Frecker, George Lesieutre

Proceedings Volume 6926, 69260C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.773599

KEYWORDS: Skin, Aerodynamics, Stereolithography, Nomenclature, 3D modeling, Aerospace engineering, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Shape memory polymers, Composites, Einsteinium

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2007 Paper

Tendon actuated cellular mechanisms for morphing aircraft wing

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker, George Lesieutre, Jamie Browne

Proceedings Volume 6523, 652307 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715855

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Diamond, Actuators, Aluminum, Aerodynamics, Finite element methods, Control systems, Skin, Kinematics, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2006 Paper

Optimal actuator location within a morphing wing scissor mechanism configuration

James Joo, Brian Sanders, Terrence Johnson, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 6166, 616603 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658830

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Skin, Energy efficiency, Aerodynamics, Analytical research, Computer programming, Distributed computing, Mechanics, Solids, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2006 Paper

Optimal structural design of a morphing aircraft wing using parallel non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA II)

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker, George Lesieutre

Proceedings Volume 6166, 616602 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.659088

KEYWORDS: Finite element methods, Genetic algorithms, Actuators, Aerodynamics, Chemical elements, Structural design, Optimization (mathematics), Binary data, Francium, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2006 Paper

Finite element and experimental analyses of non-axisymmetric dielectric elastomer actuators

E. Yang, M. Frecker, E. Mockensturm

Proceedings Volume 6168, 61680H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658740

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Electrodes, Finite element methods, Data modeling, Statistical modeling, Software development, Carbon, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Optimal design of tendon-actuated morphing structures: nonlinear analysis and parallel algorithm

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker, George Lesieutre, Deepak Ramrakhyani

Proceedings Volume 5757, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.601088

KEYWORDS: Genetic algorithms, Error analysis, Finite element methods, Actuators, Chemical elements, Aerodynamics, Algorithm development, Genetics, Aerospace engineering, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2005 Paper

Quasi-static and dynamic inflation of a dielectric elastomer membrane actuator

Nakhiah Goulbourne, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm

Proceedings Volume 5759, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.600346

KEYWORDS: Dielectric elastomer actuators, Dielectrics, Data modeling, Actuators, Spherical lenses, Protactinium, Blood, Solids, Electroactive polymers, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2005 Paper

Viscoelastic model of dielectric elastomer membranes

Eunice Yang, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm

Proceedings Volume 5759, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.600289

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Data modeling, Actuators, Protactinium, MATLAB, Numerical analysis, Numerical integration, Kinematics, Process modeling, Nuclear engineering

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2004 Paper

Electro-elastic modeling of a dielectric elastomer diaphragm for a prosthetic blood pump

Nakhiah Goulbourne, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm

Proceedings Volume 5385, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539818

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Protactinium, Blood, Heart, Thermodynamics, Electroactive polymers, Electrodes, Data modeling, Motion models, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2004 Paper

Dielectric elastomer laminates for active membrane pump applications

Kimberly Pope, Alyson Tews, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm, Nakhiah Goulbourne, Alan Snyder

Proceedings Volume 5385, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.541297

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Protactinium, Electroactive polymers, Dielectrics, Carbon, Reliability, Electrodes, Lead, Manufacturing, Thin films

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Active and passive material optimization in a tendon-actuated morphing aircraft structure

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker, George Lesieutre, Deepak Ramrakhyani

Proceedings Volume 5390, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540198

KEYWORDS: Aerodynamics, Chemical elements, Genetic algorithms, Aircraft structures, Actuators, Finite element methods, Aerospace engineering, Algorithm development, Shape memory alloys, Skin

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Optimal placement of active material actuators using genetic algorithm

Terrence Johnson, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 5383, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540050

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Actuators, Genetic algorithms, Passive elements, Optimization (mathematics), Genetics, Amplifiers, Polarization, Composites, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Analytical model and experimental characterization of a dielectric elastomer annulus actuator undergoing large quasi-static deformation

Eunice Yang, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm, Danielle Wu

Proceedings Volume 5390, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539993

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Data modeling, Protactinium, Electroactive polymers, Digital imaging, Motion models, Particles, Differential equations, Lead

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2003 Paper

Actuation development and evaluation for INSTAR: inertially stabilized rifle

Diann Brei, James Vendlinski, Mary Frecker, Smita Bharti

Proceedings Volume 5056, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483458

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Prototyping, Firearms, Chemical elements, Finite element methods, Amplifiers, Solids, Electronics, Aluminum, Smart materials

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2003 Paper

Modeling of a dielectric elastomer diaphragm for a prosthetic blood pump

Nakhiah Goulbourne, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm, Alan Snyder

Proceedings Volume 5051, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484388

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Blood, Heart, Actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Capacitors, Electrodes, Electroactive polymers, Instrument modeling, Electromechanical design

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2002 Paper

Topology optimization and detailed finite element modeling of piezoelectric actuators: effect of external loads and detail geometry on actuator output

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 4693, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.475209

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Amplifiers, Finite element methods, Chemical elements, Ferroelectric materials, Optimization (mathematics), Prototyping, Solids, Optical amplifiers, Piezoelectric effects

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2002 Paper

Review of current research activities in optimization of smart structures and actuators

Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 4693, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.475208

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Chemical elements, Sensors, Smart structures, Composites, Electromechanical design, Optimization (mathematics), Electronics, Ferroelectric materials, Structural design

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 2001 Paper

Design and modeling of an active steerable end effector

William Aguilera, Mary Frecker

Proceedings Volume 4326, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.436502

KEYWORDS: Electroactive polymers, Actuators, Shape memory alloys, Data modeling, Surgery, Metals, Ferroelectric materials, MATLAB, Ceramics, Electroluminescence

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 2000 Paper

Optimal design of a PZT bimorph actuator for minimally invasive surgery

David Cappelleri, Mary Frecker, Timothy Simpson

Proceedings Volume 3984, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388776

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Data modeling, Ferroelectric materials, Finite element methods, Surgery, Statistical modeling, Optimization (mathematics), Laparoscopy, Ceramics, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 1999 Paper

Design of a piezoelectric inchworm actuator and compliant end effector for minimally invasive surgery

Shawn Canfield, Ben Edinger, Mary Frecker, Gary Koopmann

Proceedings Volume 3668, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350759

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Surgery, Computer aided design, Control systems, Prototyping, Titanium, Laparoscopy, Smart materials, Human-machine interfaces, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Optimal design of compliant mechanisms for smart structures applications

Mary Frecker, Sridhar Kota, Noboru Kikuchi

Proceedings Volume 3323, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316303

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Finite element methods, Amplifiers, Chemical elements, Smart structures, Optical amplifiers, Optimization (mathematics), Algorithm development, Kinematics, Mechanical engineering

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