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Optimal Parameters for Actuation Range in Rectangular Dielectric Elastomer Minimum Energy Structures

Authors
Jaswanth Pithani1, N. Jyothishwar Lakshmi Nivas1, Arpit Kumar Srivastav1, *
1Shiv Nadar University, Dadri, UP, India, 201314
*Corresponding author. Email: arpit.srivastav@snu.edu.in
Corresponding Author
Arpit Kumar Srivastav
Available Online 31 August 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-750-7_67How to use a DOI?
Keywords
dielectric elastomer actuator; DEMES; parametric optimization; dimensionless analysis; soft robotics; electrostatic actuation
Abstract

Dielectric elastomer minimum energy structures (DEMES) generate out-of-plane motion through the interplay between a prestretched elastomer membrane and a flexible frame. This work presents a dimensionless parametric study of rectangular DEMES to identify design parameters that maximize actuation range. Six dimensionless parameters are introduced for membrane properties (α, ᾱ, β) and frame geometry (γ, ζ, ζ̄), enabling size-independent design conclusions. Two parametric studies are performed over an electric field range of 25–70 MV/m. Maximum actuation is achieved when both the normalized stiffness ratio (ᾱ) and membrane geometry ratio (β) are large, while thin and narrow frames consistently outperform stiffer configurations. Frame thickness emerges as the dominant geometric parameter due to its cubic influence on bending stiffness. The dimensionless framework yields broadly applicable design guidelines for DEMES actuators across scales and materials.

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Design, Manufacturing, and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICADMSES 2026)
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Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
31 August 2026
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978-94-6239-750-7
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2589-4943
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-750-7_67How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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