Experimental validation of asymmetric PZT optimal shape in the active vibration reduction of triangular plates

In the active vibration reduction of two-dimensional structures, piezoelectric actuators of regular shapes, e.g. rectangular, circular, are commonly used. However, the shape of the transducers can be irregular, asymmetric (a-PZT), and its geometry can be an object for optimization. The paper presents an experimental validation of the application of optimal shaped a- PZT in the active reduction of triangular plate vibrations. Optimization was based on the criterion of the maximum bending moment. This means that the center of a-PZT is located at the point where the bending moment of the plate has reached its absolute maximum. The isosceles right triangular plate with simply supported edges was chosen as the research object. The research confirms the validity of the criterion used for optimization and may be an introduction to considering the use of optimal a-PZT in the active reduction of vibrations for more complex structures.