Lumped parameters models of rectangular pneumatic pads: Static analysis

A lumped parameters model of a rectangular pneumatic pad is developed and static analysis is performed. The model can be implemented more quickly than a distributed parameters model and is equally accurate. The influence of geometric parameters is discussed to help the reader in the design of pneumatic pads. Analysis is carried out in dimensionless form to obtain results of general validity. (C) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.