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Book Mechanics of Fibrous Networks

Download or read book Mechanics of Fibrous Networks written by Vadim V. Silberschmidt and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanics of Fibrous Networks covers everything there is to know about the mechanics of fibrous networks, from basic analysis of simple networks to the characterization of complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture. Looking at various types of fibrous materials, the book studies their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, and performance at fiber and network levels. In addition, the book outlines numerical strategies for simulation, design and optimization of fibrous products. Techniques for testing the mechanical response of these materials in different loading and environmental conditions are outlined as well. This comprehensive resource will aid readers in obtaining qualitative data for various fibrous networks. In addition, it will help them develop modeling strategies and fine-tune mechanical performance fibrous networks and products by changing their microstructure to develop new products with desired properties and performance. Discusses all the main features and characteristics of fibrous networks, including their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, and performance at the fiber and network level Covers both basic analysis of simple networks as well as complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture of fibrous networks Outlines advanced numerical schemes for simulation, design and optimization of various fibrous materials

Book Mechanics of Fibrous Materials and Applications

Download or read book Mechanics of Fibrous Materials and Applications written by Catalin Picu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the state of the art in the mechanics of fibrous media, providing an overview of the theoretical, modelling and practical aspects of designing and working with these materials. It also describes the advanced methods needed to handle their specific features, including the mechanics of generalized continua, dedicated homogenization methods and computational techniques, and presents applications of fibrous media to diverse fields and over a broad spectrum of scales, ranging from aeronautics to biomechanics.

Book Plasticity  Damage and Fracture in Advanced Materials

Download or read book Plasticity Damage and Fracture in Advanced Materials written by Holm Altenbach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents studies on the plasticity, failure, and damage behavior of materials and structures under monotonic and cyclic loads. Featuring contributions by leading authors from around the globe, it focuses on the description of new effects observed in experiments, such as damage under cyclic loading. It also proposes various simulation models based on different approaches and compares them with tests, taking scaling aspects into account.

Book Mechanics of Advanced Materials

Download or read book Mechanics of Advanced Materials written by Vadim V. Silberschmidt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents interesting examples of recent developments in this area. Among the studied materials are bulk metallic glasses, metamaterials, special composites, piezoelectric smart structures, nonwovens, etc. The last decades have seen a large extension of types of materials employed in various applications. In many cases these materials demonstrate mechanical properties and performance that vary significantly from those of their traditional counterparts. Such uniqueness is sought – or even specially manufactured – to meet increased requirements on modern components and structures related to their specific use. As a result, mechanical behaviors of these materials under different loading and environmental conditions are outside the boundaries of traditional mechanics of materials, presupposing development of new characterization techniques, theoretical descriptions and numerical tools. The book presents interesting examples of recent developments in this area. Among the studied materials are bulk metallic glasses, metamaterials, special composites, piezoelectric smart structures, nonwovens, etc.

Book Mechanics of Fibrous Composites

Download or read book Mechanics of Fibrous Composites written by Carl T. Herakovich and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive coverage of micro and macro mechanics of composite materials. * Case studies on designing composite materials and laminates. * Uses both SI and U.S. Customary units throughout. * This is the only book that covers laminated tubes and damage mechanics and the only one that presents an extensive array of actual experimental results for the nonlinear, inelastic response of polymeric and metallic matrix composites.

Book Handbook of Fibrous Materials  2 Volumes

Download or read book Handbook of Fibrous Materials 2 Volumes written by Jinlian Hu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a leading expert in the field with contributions from experienced researchers in fibers and textiles, this handbook reviews the current state of fibrous materials and provides a broad overview of their use in research and development. Volume One focuses on the classes of fibers, their production and characterization, while the second volume concentrates on their applications, including emerging ones in the areas of energy, environmental science and healthcare. Unparalleled knowledge of high relevance to academia and industry.

Book Cellulosic Materials

Download or read book Cellulosic Materials written by Wadood Y. Hamad and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objectives of this book are twofold: 1. To provide a thorough examination of the materials science of cellulosic fibers with emphasis on the characterization of structure-property relations, and 2. To advance knowledge of how to best analyze cellulosic fibrous networks and composites, and, ultimately, engineer "novel" cellulose-based systems of superior performance and functionality. The design of new materials through the study of living systems, or bio-imitation, is burgeoning to become an established field, generally referred to as biomimetics. The latter, as with materials science, in general, prominently features multi-disciplinarity where new developments in mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering continue to inspire novel areas of research and development. The book is structured in five chapters which provide a sequential treatment of the running theme: deformation mechanics and the physical, morphological and mechanical characterization of native cellulose fibers networks and composites. The heart of the book is Chapter 3, Damage Accumulation in Fibers, which treats the experimental methodology for fatigue testing of single fibers and the engendered results. In-depth examinations of the morphology, structure and chemical composition of native cellulose fibers, and the mechanics of deformation in these natural composite fibers are proffered in Chapters 1 and 2, respectively. The fourth chapter, Fractal Simulation of Crack Propagation, presents a fractal-based approach to modeling damage accumulation in materials. Fractals lend themselves well to modeling such randomly-oriented phenomena as crack propagation and fracture. The last chapter, Fibrous Structures: Networks and Composites, comprises analytical approaches for handling networks and composites.

Book Advances in Soft Matter Mechanics

Download or read book Advances in Soft Matter Mechanics written by Shaofan Li and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers developments in soft matter mechanics and physics from the perspective of applied and computational mechanics. It Includes a selection of recent works on the subject and details the application of soft matter mechanics on engineering problems.

Book Molecular Parameters Indicating Adaptation to Mechanical Stress in Fibrous Connective Tissue

Download or read book Molecular Parameters Indicating Adaptation to Mechanical Stress in Fibrous Connective Tissue written by Stefan Milz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-06-08 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The connective and supportive tissues constitute a considerable amount of the biomass in human and animal organisms. The aim of this book is to contribute to the understanding of the mutual relationship between the mechanical situation of tendons and ligaments and their inner structure.

Book Nonlinear Mechanics of Soft Fibrous Materials

Download or read book Nonlinear Mechanics of Soft Fibrous Materials written by Luis Dorfmann and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents a state-of-the-art overview of the fundamental theories, established models and ongoing research related to the modeling of these materials. Two approaches are conventionally used to develop constitutive relations for highly deformable fibrous materials. According to the phenomenological approach, a strain energy density function can be defined in terms of strain invariants. The other approach is based on kinetic theories, which treats a fibrous material as a randomly oriented inter-tangled network of long molecular chains bridged by permanent and temporary junctions. At the micro-level, these are associated with chemical crosslinks and active entanglements, respectively. The papers include carefully crafted overviews of the fundamental formulation of the three-dimensional theory from several points of view, and address their equivalences and differences. Also included are solutions to boundary-value problems which are amenable to experimental verification. A further aspect is the elasticity of filaments, stability of equilibrium and thermodynamics of the molecular network theory.

Book Mechanics of Composite Materials with MATLAB

Download or read book Mechanics of Composite Materials with MATLAB written by George Z Voyiadjis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-10-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book for people who love mechanics of composite materials and ? MATLAB . We will use the popular computer package MATLAB as a matrix calculator for doing the numerical calculations needed in mechanics of c- posite materials. In particular, the steps of the mechanical calculations will be emphasized in this book. The reader will not ?nd ready-made MATLAB programs for use as black boxes. Instead step-by-step solutions of composite material mechanics problems are examined in detail using MATLAB. All the problems in the book assume linear elastic behavior in structural mechanics. The emphasis is not on mass computations or programming, but rather on learning the composite material mechanics computations and understanding of the underlying concepts. The basic aspects of the mechanics of ?ber-reinforced composite materials are covered in this book. This includes lamina analysis in both the local and global coordinate systems, laminate analysis, and failure theories of a lamina.

Book Handbook of Physical Testing of Paper

Download or read book Handbook of Physical Testing of Paper written by Richard E. Mark and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists from academic and the paper industry compile as many aspects of testing properties of paper as possible into a broad reference to help people who plan, specify, and evaluate the physical and mechanical testing of paper material take advantage of the many developments in recent years. An initial essay in each volume discusses the independent invention and widespread use of paper in Mesoamerica beginning sometime before AD 660. The two volumes are paged and indexed separately, but do not seem to be topically distinct. The first edition, Handbook of Physical and Mechanical Testing of Paper and Paperboard appeared in 1983; the second contains 30 chapters, a third of which are new and the others substantially revised, updated, and expanded. c. Book News Inc.

Book Cellulosic Materials

    Book Details:
  • Author : Wadood Hamad
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN : 9780792375937
  • Pages : 276 pages

Download or read book Cellulosic Materials written by Wadood Hamad and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objectives of this book are twofold : To provide a thorough examination of the materials science of cellulosic fibers with emphasis on the characterization of structure-property relations, and To advance knowledge of how to best analyze cellulosic fibrous networks and composites, and, ultimately, engineer 'novel' cellulose-based systems of superior performance and functionality. The book is structured in five chapters which provide a sequential treatment of the running theme : deformation mechanics and the physical, morphological and mechanical characterization of native cellulose fibers networks and composites. (Midwest).

Book Transport in Porous Fibrous Networks

Download or read book Transport in Porous Fibrous Networks written by Xin Cheng and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications

Download or read book Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications written by Sohel Rana and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the fibers and textiles used in composite materials. It presents both existing technologies currently used in commercial applications and the latest advanced research and developments. It also discusses the different fiber forms and architectures, such as short fibers, unidirectional tows, directionally oriented structures or advanced 2D- and 3D-textile structures that are used in composite materials. In addition, it examines various synthetic, natural and metallic fibers that are used to reinforce polymeric, cementitious and metallic matrices, as well as fiber properties, special functionalities, manufacturing processes, and composite processing and properties. Two entire chapters are dedicated to advanced nanofiber and nanotube reinforced composite materials. The book goes on to highlight different surface treatments and finishes that are applied to improve fiber/matrix interfaces and other essential composite properties. Although a great deal of information about fibers and textile structures used for composite applications is already available, this is the only book currently available that discusses all types of fibers and structures used to reinforce polymers, cement, metal or soil to improve their general performance and multi-functional behaviors. As such, it fills an important gap in the available literature and provides a valuable resource for a wide range of students and researchers from academia and industry.

Book Biotensegrity

    Book Details:
  • Author : Graham Melvin Scarr
  • Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Release : 2019-03-25
  • ISBN : 1909141852
  • Pages : 209 pages

Download or read book Biotensegrity written by Graham Melvin Scarr and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emerging science of biotensegrity provides a fresh context for rethinking our understanding of human movement, but its complexities can be formidable. Biotensegrity: The Structural Basis of Life, Second edition - now with full color illustrations throughout - explores and explains the concept of biotensegrity and provides an understanding and appreciation of anatomy and physiology in the light of the latest research findings. The reader learns that biotensegrity is an evolving science which gives researchers, teachers, and practitioners across a wide range of specialisms, including bodyworkers and movement teachers, a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human body. They are then able to develop clinical practice and skills in light of this understanding, leading to more effective therapeutic approaches, with the aim of improved client outcomes. The second edition provides expanded coverage of the developmental and therapeutic aspects of biotensegrity. Coverage now includes: A more thorough look at life's internal processes Closed kinematic chains as the new biomechanics Embryological development as an evolutionary process The human body as a constantly evolving system based on a set of unchanging principles Emergence, heterarchies, soft-matter and small-world networks A deeper look at what constitutes the therapeutic process

Book Modelling Stochastic Fibrous Materials with Mathematica

Download or read book Modelling Stochastic Fibrous Materials with Mathematica written by William Wyatt Sampson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in the use of electrospun fibrous materials, for application in tissue engineering and in carbon fibrous materials in fuel cells, has generated new interest in the dependence of the properties and structure of these materials on those of their constituent fibres. “Modelling Stochastic Fibrous Materials with Mathematica” provides an overview of the structure of stochastic fibrous materials, and the use of Mathematica® to develop models describing their structure and performance. The book introduces the techniques of statistical geometry and probabilistic modelling for non-mathematicians, and assumes no previous experience of Mathematica®. Using accessible notation and by providing examples of Mathematica® code, expressions are derived for the structural characteristics of stochastic fibrous materials providing insights into the ways these depend upon each other and the extent to which they can be modified in the laboratory or in a manufacturing environment.