Bifurcation and post-bifurcation behaviors of fiber-reinforced dielectric elastomer tube actuator under electromechanical loadings

Key Points

• Bifurcation behaviors significantly affect the performance of fiber-reinforced dielectric elastomer actuators under varying electromechanical loads.
• The study identifies multiple dynamic states and responses, suggesting a potential shift in actuator design and application.
• Evaluation through mechanical tests highlighted response patterns associated with different electromechanical loading scenarios.
• Understanding these behaviors may enable improved actuator performance in real-world applications involving complex loads.