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Book A Partially Auxetic Metamaterial Inspired by the Maltese Cross

Download or read book A Partially Auxetic Metamaterial Inspired by the Maltese Cross written by Teik-Cheng Lim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A partially-auxetic metamaterial is introduced, inspired by the Maltese cross. Each unit of this metamaterial consists of a pair of counter-rotating equal-armed crosses, which is interconnected to neighboring units via hinge rods and connecting rods. Based on linkage theory, the on-axes Poisson's ratio was established considering a two-fold symmetrical mechanism, while the (anti)tetrachiral mechanisms were identified for on-axes uniaxial compression. A shearing mechanism is suggested for pure shearing and diagonal loading of the metamaterial with square array. Results suggest that the approximated infinitesimal models are valid for the Poisson's ratio of the two-fold symmetrical and the (anti)tetrachiral mechanisms under on-axis tension and compression, respectively; however, the finite model is recommended for quantifying the Poisson's ratio under pure shear and off-axis loading. This metamaterial manifests microstructural trinity, in which three different loading modes result in three different groups of deformation mechanisms. Finally, suggestions are put forth for some unsolved predictive problems.

Book Advanced Wind Turbines

Download or read book Advanced Wind Turbines written by Teik-cheng Lim and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can non-windy places make use of wind power for electricity generation? Advanced Wind Turbines provides detailed information that is of great practical importance to wind turbine practitioners from small and congested city-states, where the lack of vast land and high wind speed render the conventional wind turbine less effective. It introduces the non-conventional Darrieus and Savonius wind turbines, as well as their hybrid version, covering basic concepts, computational modelling and recent advances in experimental optimization.What about those who prefer wind turbines in faraway oceans to take advantage of high wind speed, or who come from countries with a lack of shallow seabed? Floating offshore wind turbines are also discussed, and the dynamics of floating vis-à-vis grounded wind turbines are thoroughly expounded upon to aid practitioners in achieving more accurate performance modelling. This is a work of paramount usefulness for areas which have long wanted to jump on the renewable energy bandwagon, but have thus far been hampered by their natural geographical limitations.

Book Auxetic Materials and Structures

Download or read book Auxetic Materials and Structures written by Teik-Cheng Lim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-27 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book lays down the foundation on the mechanics and design of auxetic solids and structures, solids that possess negative Poisson’s ratio. It will benefit two groups of readers: (a) industry practitioners, such as product and structural designers, who need to control mechanical stress distributions using auxetic materials, and (b) academic researchers and students who intend to produce unique mechanical and other physical properties of structures using auxetic materials.

Book Mechanics of Metamaterials with Negative Parameters

Download or read book Mechanics of Metamaterials with Negative Parameters written by Teik-Cheng Lim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses bulk solids that derive their mechanical properties not from those of their base materials, but from their designed microstructures. Focusing on the negative mechanical properties, it addresses topics that reveal the counter-intuitive nature of solids, specifically the negativity of properties that are commonly positive, such as negative bulk modulus, negative compressibility, negative hygroexpansion, negative thermal expansion, negative stiffness phase, and negative Poisson’s ratio. These topics are significant not only due to the curiosity they have sparked, but also because of the possibility of designing materials and structures that can behave in ways that are not normally expected in conventional solids, and as such, of materials that can outperform solids and structures made from conventional materials. The book includes illustrations to facilitate learning, and, where appropriate, reference tables. The presentation is didactic, starting with simple cases, followed by increasingly complex ones. It provides a solid foundation for graduate students, and a valuable resource for practicing materials engineers seeking to develop novel materials through the judicious design of microstructures and their corresponding mechanisms.

Book Effective Medium Theory of Metamaterials and Metasurfaces

Download or read book Effective Medium Theory of Metamaterials and Metasurfaces written by Wei Xiang Jiang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metamaterials, including their two-dimensional counterparts, are composed of subwavelength-scale artificial particles. These materials have novel electromagnetic properties, and can be artificially tailored for various applications. Based on metamaterials and metasurfaces, many abnormal physical phenomena have been realized, such as negative refraction, invisible cloaking, abnormal reflection and focusing, and many new functions and devices have been developed. The effective medium theory lays the foundation for design and application of metamaterials and metasurfaces, connecting metamaterials with real world applications. In this Element, the authors combine these essential ingredients, and aim to make this Element an access point to this field. To this end, they review classical theories for dielectric functions, effective medium theory, and effective parameter extraction of metamaterials, also introducing front edge technologies like metasurfaces with theories, methods, and potential applications. Energy densities are also included.

Book Advances in Therapeutic Engineering

Download or read book Advances in Therapeutic Engineering written by Wenwei Yu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapeutic Engineering (TE) is a cutting-edge domain in today's era of medical technology research. Through engineering algorithms that provide technological solutions, it aims to elevate the quality of life of disabled individuals. Advances in Therapeutic Engineering describes various therapeutic processes and mechanisms currently applied to the

Book Viscoelastic Materials

    Book Details:
  • Author : Roderic S. Lakes
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2009-04-27
  • ISBN : 052188568X
  • Pages : 481 pages

Download or read book Viscoelastic Materials written by Roderic S. Lakes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This graduate text on viscoelastic materials addresses design applications as diverse as earplugs, computer disks and medical diagnostics.

Book Nanosensors

    Book Details:
  • Author : Teik-Cheng Lim
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2016-04-19
  • ISBN : 143980737X
  • Pages : 326 pages

Download or read book Nanosensors written by Teik-Cheng Lim and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanosensors are rapidly becoming a technology of choice across diverse fields. They offer effective and affordable options for detecting and measuring chemical and physical properties in difficult-to-reach biological and industrial systems operating at the nanoscale. However, with nanosensor development occurring in so many fields, it has become di

Book Discrete and Continuum Models for Complex Metamaterials

Download or read book Discrete and Continuum Models for Complex Metamaterials written by Francesco dell'Isola and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the relationship between discrete and continuum mechanics as a tool to model new and complex metamaterials. Including a comprehensive bibliography and historical review of the field, and a pedagogical mathematical treatment, it is ideal for graduate students and researchers in mechanical and civil engineering, and materials science.

Book Size Dependent Continuum Mechanics Approaches

Download or read book Size Dependent Continuum Mechanics Approaches written by Esmaeal Ghavanloo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive and timely report of size-dependent continuum mechanics approaches. Written by scientists with worldwide reputation and established expertise, it covers the most recent findings, advanced theoretical developments and computational techniques, as well as a range of applications, in the field of nonlocal continuum mechanics. Chapters are concerned with lattice-based nonlocal models, Eringen’s nonlocal models, gradient theories of elasticity, strain- and stress-driven nonlocal models, and peridynamic theory, among other topics. This book provides researchers and practitioners with extensive and specialized information on cutting-edge theories and methods, innovative solutions to current problems and a timely insight into the behavior of some advanced materials and structures. It also offers a useful reference guide to senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, materials science, and applied physics.

Book Spoof Surface Plasmon Metamaterials

Download or read book Spoof Surface Plasmon Metamaterials written by Paloma Arroyo Huidobro and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metamaterials offer the possibility to control and manipulate electromagnetic radiation. Spoof surface plasmon metamaterials are the focus of this Element of the Metamaterials Series. The fundamentals of spoof surface plasmons are reviewed, and advances on plasmonic metamaterials based on spoof plasmons are presented. Spoof surface plasmon metamaterials on a wide range of geometries are discussed: from planar platforms to waveguides and localized modes, including cylindrical structures, grooves, wedges, dominos or conformal surface plasmons in ultrathin platforms. The Element closes with a review of recent advances and applications such as Terahertz sensing or integrated devices and circuits.

Book Know Your Bible for Kids

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donna K. Maltese
  • Publisher : Barbour Publishing
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 9781628361377
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Know Your Bible for Kids written by Donna K. Maltese and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's never too soon to know your Bible--and here's a fantastic resource for young readers (ages 5-8) to explain the most important people of scripture. Know Your Bible for Kids--Who Is That? is based on the two-million selling handbook Know Your Bible, and describes 99 of the most interesting and important people--both men and women--of scripture. With clear, age-appropriate text explaining each individual's story and relevance, it's colorfully illustrated and designed to enhance both the fun and the learning. Each biography includes a key verse about the person, and a "What Do They Mean to Me?" section for personal application.

Book Applications of Metamaterials

Download or read book Applications of Metamaterials written by Filippo Capolino and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses the first volume’s exploration of theory, basic properties, and modeling topics to develop readers’ understanding of applications and devices that are based on artificial materials. It explores a wide range of applications in fields including electronics, telecommunications, sensing, medical instrumentation, and data storage. The text also includes a practical user’s guide and explores key areas in which artificial materials have developed. It includes experts’ perspectives on current and future applications of metamaterials, to present a well-rounded view on state-of-the-art technologies.

Book Adapting 2D Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications

Download or read book Adapting 2D Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications written by Lakhveer Singh and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Electromagnetic Metamaterials

Download or read book Electromagnetic Metamaterials written by Christophe Caloz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-11-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electromagnetic metamaterials-from fundamental physics to advanced engineering applications This book presents an original generalized transmission line approach associated with non-resonant structures that exhibit larger bandwidths, lower loss, and higher design flexibility. It is based on the novel concept of composite right/left-handed (CRLH) transmission line metamaterials (MMs), which has led to the development of novel guided-wave, radiated-wave, and refracted-wave devices and structures. The authors introduced this powerful new concept and are therefore able to offer readers deep insight into the fundamental physics needed to fully grasp the technology. Moreover, they provide a host of practical engineering applications. The book begins with an introductory chapter that places resonant type and transmission line metamaterials in historical perspective. The next six chapters give readers a solid foundation in the fundamentals and practical applications: Fundamentals of LH MMs describes the fundamental physics and exotic properties of left-handed metamaterials TL Theory of MMs establishes the foundations of CRLH structures in three progressive steps: ideal transmission line, LC network, and real distributed structure Two-Dimensional MMs develops both a transmission matrix method and a transmission line method to address the problem of finite-size 2D metamaterials excited by arbitrary sources Guided-Wave Applications and Radiated-Wave Applications present a number of groundbreaking applications developed by the authors The Future of MMs sets forth an expert view on future challenges and prospects This engineering approach to metamaterials paves the way for a new generation of microwave and photonic devices and structures. It is recommended for electrical engineers, as well as physicists and optical engineers, with an interest in practical negative refractive index structures and materials.

Book Metamaterials and Their Applications

Download or read book Metamaterials and Their Applications written by Dharani Sabba and published by Arcler Press. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artificial materials such as metamaterials are gaining interest in research area in recent years owing to their extraordinary properties as implied by the word "Meta" meaning "beyond" in Greek. These metamaterials constitute periodic or nonperiodic subwavelength macro cells which exhibit properties based on the design of the macro units resulting in special materials that do not exist in nature. Though the metamaterials have achieved significant breakthroughs in theory, application of these materials requires considerable progress. Some recent advances in terms of their application comprise of revolutionary electronics, filtering of sound and light, biosensors, absorbers of electromagnetic radiation, antennas with improved performance, invisible submarines etc. These metamaterials are classified into electromagnetic (EM), chiral, tetrahertz, photonic metamaterials, tunable metamaterials with the ability to modify the frequency of refractive index, frequency selective surfaces and nonlinear metamaterials. EMs are chiefly used for optical and microwave applications such as band-pass filters, lenses, microwave couplers, antenna radomes, etc. Some of the salient characteristics of these materials are their ability to control the direction of electromagnetic radiation, achieve enhanced bandwidth and radiated power and reduce the beam-width and return loss in contrast to the conventional antennas.As the field of metamaterials is interesting and has potential for next generation applications, in this book, a compilation of research articles and reviews showcasing the synthesis, properties, numerical models and the application of these metamaterials in various fields has been illustrated. Chapters 1-6 are compilation of research and invited articles manifesting the various synthesis routes of metamaterials with chapters 4-6 focusing on the theoretical models used for the fabrication of these materials while chapters 7-9 highlight the properties of the metamaterials. The final chapters 10-17 acquaint the reader with the numerous applications of the metamaterials such as lens, absorber materials, sensors, antennas, etc. Chapter 11 is a review on the theory and application of tunable metamaterials. As this book comprises of research articles ranging from synthesis to numerical modeling of metamaterials, it will appeal to audience with strong inclination towards physics, computer simulations, material science and electronics. Also as these metamaterials are important in many defense applications, the reader will find this book compelling to research extensively and adopt these materials into advanced technologies for the safety and progress of one's nation.

Book Electrodynamics of Continuous Media

Download or read book Electrodynamics of Continuous Media written by L D Landau and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the theory of electromagnetic fields in matter, and the theory of the macroscopic electric and magnetic properties of matter. There is a considerable amount of new material particularly on the theory of the magnetic properties of matter and the theory of optical phenomena with new chapters on spatial dispersion and non-linear optics. The chapters on ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism and on magnetohydrodynamics have been substantially enlarged and eight other chapters have additional sections.