which type of connection needs to be done for a PZT patch bonded to a beam.

- October 21, 2024 at 10:07 am
  
  sriparna.2021rce15
  Subscriber
  
  I have modelled a beam of size 100mm x 100mm x 500mm. On the top surface of beam 2 PZT patch needs to be bonded. Which type of connection should I provide and how to mesh the whole body (beam and PZT sensor). As in current scenario on meshing, I am getting an error shown below.
- October 21, 2024 at 10:33 am
  
  ErKo
  Ansys Employee
  
  Hi
  Use coupled field modal for pzt + structure - I would avoid contact also .
  See and search the help manual for an example:
  
  Chapter 39: Wire Bonding Ultrasonic Transducer
  
  All the best
  Erik
- October 21, 2024 at 11:05 am
  
  sriparna.2021rce15
  Subscriber
  
  I am not able to understand from this manual.
  Are you suggesting that I should avoid connection?
  Please help me with the meshing
- October 22, 2024 at 5:27 am
  
  sriparna.2021rce15
  Subscriber
  
  I cannot access this manual "Wire Bonding Ultrasonic Transducer"
  It would be great if you could help me in meshing of this body and then extracting the conductance signature from the sensor and the voltage vs time/freq graph.