Research Article

Design and Optimization of a Triangular Shear Piezoelectric Acceleration Sensor for Microseismic Monitoring

Table 1

The specific nonpiezoelectric materials and their properties of the designed sensor.

ComponentMaterialYoung’s modulus (N/m2)Density (kg/m3)Poisson’s ratio

Seismic massTungsten alloy175000.27
BaseStainless steel78600.3
Conductive sheetBrass86000.37
Insulation sheetAlumina ceramic36000.24
Shrink ringAluminium alloy27000.32