Shape optimization of cantilever beam for wind energy harvesting

The aim of this paper is to model and simulate a cantilever beam as energy harvester to expose to wind vibrations. A mathematical model describes the behavior of cantilever beam and the electromechanical coupling, using piezoelectric constitutive equations. An experimental setup of a fixed configuration (dimensions, materials, boundaries and shape) is performed by means of such device and the effects caused by the wind force on the cantilever...