Author: Ruoli DaiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Damping (Mechanics)
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Modeling and Implementation of Plates with Enhanced Active Constrained Layer Damping
Author: Ruoli DaiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Damping (Mechanics)
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems
Author: Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170239581
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
13th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, 2002
Author: Elmar J. BreitbachPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780849319273
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
This book will be a valuable step toward the common goal of an "adaptive" scientific community: improving everyone's quality of life in a sustainable and safe way.
Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs)
Author: Pulak M. PandeyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000439348
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
The science and study of functionally graded materials (FGMs) have intrigued researchers over the last few decades. Their application has the capability to produce parts with unmatched properties which are virtually impossible to obtain via conventional material routes. This book addresses various FGM aspects and provides a relevant, high-quality, and comprehensive data source. The book covers trends, process classification on various bases, physical processes involved, structure, properties, applications, advantages, and limitations. Emerging trends in the field are discussed in detail and advancements are thoroughly reviewed and presented to broaden the spectrum of FGM applications. This reference book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, academicians, industry practitioners, government labs, libraries, and anyone interested in the area of materials engineering.
Intelligent Materials and Structures
Author: Haim AbramovichPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110338025
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Intelligent Materials and Structures provides exceptional insights into designing intelligent materials and structures for special applications in engineering. The author introduces the fundamental materials science involved in research endeavors and simultaneously reviews the current state-of-the-art of intelligent materials and structures. Separate chapters are devoted to the thorough examination of theory and application of laminated composite materials, Piezoelectricity, Shape Memory Alloys, Electro- and Magnetorheological fluids as well as Magneto- and Electrostrictive materials. Each chapter contains numerous equations and figures describing theories, models and behavior of the intelligent material discussed. Special attention is paid to applications of intelligent materials to various structures in the aerospace and medical sector, piezoelectric motors as well as piezoelectric and electromagnetic energy harvesting. Contents: Introduction to Intelligent Materials and Structures Laminated Composite Materials Piezoelectricity Shape Memory Alloys Electrorheological and Magnetorheological Fluids Magnetostrictive and Electrostrictive Materials Applications of Intelligent Materials in Structures Energy Harvesting using Intelligent Materials Index
Smart Structures Theory
Author: Inderjit ChopraPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052186657X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 925
Book Description
This book focuses on smart materials and structures, which are also referred to as intelligent, adaptive, active, sensory, and metamorphic. The ultimate goal is to develop biologically inspired multifunctional materials with the capability to adapt their structural characteristics, monitor their health condition, perform self-diagnosis and self-repair, morph their shape, and undergo significant controlled motion.
Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and Composites
Author: Sathish Kumar PalaniappanPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0443140863
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 821
Book Description
Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and its Composites offers up-to-date and significant findings on the finite element analysis of polymers and its composite materials. It is important to point out, that to date, there are no books that have been published in this concept. Thus, academicians, researchers, scientists, engineers, and students in the similar field will benefit from this highly application-oriented book. This book summarizes the experimental, mathematical and numerical analysis of polymers and its composite materials through finite element method. It provides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, fatigue and creep behaviour, thermal behaviour, vibrational analysis, testing methods and their modeling techniques. In addition, this book lists the main industrial sectors in which polymers and its composite materials simulation is used, and their gains from it, including aeronautics, medical, aerospace, automotive, naval, energy, civil, sports, manufacturing and even electronics. Expands knowledge about the finite element analysis of polymers and composite materials to broaden application range Presents an extensive survey of recent developments in research Offers advancements of finite element analysis of polymers and composite materials Written by leading experts in the field Provides cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis, and modeling of polymeric composite materials
Advanced Computational Methods in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Author: Ashwani KumarPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000483045
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This book provides in-depth knowledge to solve engineering, geometrical, mathematical, and scientific problems with the help of advanced computational methods with a focus on mechanical and materials engineering. Divided into three subsections covering design and fluids, thermal engineering and materials engineering, each chapter includes exhaustive literature review along with thorough analysis and future research scope. Major topics covered pertains to computational fluid dynamics, mechanical performance, design, and fabrication including wide range of applications in industries as automotive, aviation, electronics, nuclear and so forth. Covers computational methods in design and fluid dynamics with a focus on computational fluid dynamics Explains advanced material applications and manufacturing in labs using novel alloys and introduces properties in material Discusses fabrication of graphene reinforced magnesium metal matrix for orthopedic applications Illustrates simulation and optimization gear transmission, heat sink and heat exchangers application Provides unique problem-solution approach including solutions, methodology, experimental setup, and results validation This book is aimed at researchers, graduate students in mechanical engineering, computer fluid dynamics,fluid mechanics, computer modeling, machine parts, and mechatronics.
Smart Structures
Author: Jan Holnicki-SzulcPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940114611X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Smart (intelligent) structures have been the focus of a great deal of recent research interest. In this book, leading researchers report the state of the art and discuss new ideas, results and trends in 43 contributions, covering fundamental research issues, the role of intelligent monitoring in structural identification and damage assessment, the potential of automatic control systems in achieving a desired structural behaviour, and a number of practical issues in the analysis and design of smart structures in mechanical and civil engineering applications. Audience: A multidisciplinary reference for materials scientists and engineers in such areas as mechanical, civil, aeronautical, electrical, control, and computer engineering.
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