Materiais e Sistemas Inteligentes

Concept of intelligent materials and systems. Most relevant physical properties for sensory systems and actuators. Classes of intelligent materials: piezoelectric materials, chromogenic materials, shape memory materials, biomimetic materials, electroreological fluids. Advantages and disadvantages of different combinations of the characteristics of sensors and actuators. Characterization of intelligent materials. Implementation of engineering solutions using materials and intelligent systems. Adequate selection of materials and intelligent systems depending on the application. Design and dimensioning of intelligent systems.