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Mechanics of Generalized Continua comprises of contributions from leading experts from France, Russian Federation, and Germany. The text focuses on recent research such as the application of well-known models to new problems, micro-macro aspects, and more.

and which can be combined with the two-dimensional shell equations), complex structures (folded, branching and/or self intersecting shell structures, etc.) and shell-like structures on different scales (for example: nano-tubes) or very thin structures (similar to membranes, but having a compression stiffness).

This monograph presents recent research findings on fracture properties and behavior of the composites, and their damage and cracking process under both quasi-static and impact loading conditions.

This volume presents the major outcome of the IUTAM symposium on "Advanced Materials Modeling for Structures". The topics cover a large domain of research but place a particular emphasis on multiscale approaches at several length scales applied to non linear and heterogeneous materials.

and which can be combined with the two-dimensional shell equations), complex structures (folded, branching and/or self intersecting shell structures, etc.) and shell-like structures on different scales (for example: nano-tubes) or very thin structures (similar to membranes, but having a compression stiffness).

'Recent Advances in Elastomeric Nanocomposites' reviews the recent progresses in the synthesis, processing as well as applications of elastomeric nanocomposites.

This volume presents recent research work focused in the development of adequate theoretical and numerical formulations to describe the behavior of advanced engineering materials.

The book presents twelve state of the art contributions in the field of numerical modeling of materials subjected to large strain, high strain rates, large pressure and high stress triaxialities, organized into two sections.

Featuring the latest results on the topic, this monograph explains how to use a multidisciplinary approach from macro- to nanoscale in characterizing and designing shells, plates, membranes and other thin-walled structures in mechanics and biology.

This book aims to address key pillars in the alternative energy field, such as: biomass energy, hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy and their environmental implications, with the most updated progress for each pillar.

The complete works of Gabrio Piola: Volume I

This monograph presents recent research findings on fracture properties and behavior of the composites, and their damage and cracking process under both quasi-static and impact loading conditions.

Prominent scientists present the latest achievements in computational methods and mechanics in this book. These lectures were held at the CMM 2009 conference.

Mechanics of Generalized Continua comprises of contributions from leading experts from France, Russian Federation, and Germany. The text focuses on recent research such as the application of well-known models to new problems, micro-macro aspects, and more.

This book presents studies on the inelastic behavior of materials and structures under monotonic and cyclic loads. The various models are based on different approaches and methods and scaling aspects are taken into account. In addition to purely phenomenological models, the book also presents mechanisms-based approaches.

This book examines the theoretical foundations underpinning the field of strength of materials/theory of elasticity, beginning from the origins of the modern theory of elasticity.

This book presents a comprehensive and unifying approach to articular contact mechanics with an emphasis on frictionless contact interaction of thin cartilage layers.

This volume presents a collection of contributions on materials modeling, which were written to celebrate the 65th birthday of Prof. Nobutada Ohno. The book follows Prof. Ohno's scientific topics, starting with creep damage problems and ending with homogenization methods.

The main focus is directed on the following items - Modelling and simulation of materials with significant microstructure, - Generalized continua as a result of multi-scale models, - Multi-field actions on materials resulting in generalized material models, and - Comparison with discrete modelling approaches

This book provides a review of the latest research findings and key applications in the field of nanomaterials. It begins with key fundamental concepts to aid readers new to the discipline of nanomaterials, and then moves to the different types of nanomaterials studied.

This monograph presentsapproaches to characterize inelastic behavior of materials and structures athigh temperature.

This volume is devoted to an actual topic which is the focus world-wide of various research groups. It contains contributions describing the material behavior on different scales, new existence and uniqueness theorems, the formulation of constitutive equations for advanced materials. The main emphasis of the contributions is directed on the following items - Modelling and simulation of natural and artificial materials with significant microstructure,- Generalized continua as a result of multi-scale models, - Multi-field actions on materials resulting in generalized material models,- Theories including higher gradients, and - Comparison with discrete modelling approaches

This volume presents a collection of contributions on advanced approaches of continuum mechanics, which were written to celebrate the 60th birthday of Prof.

This book presents a thorough review of the state-of-knowledge and recent innovations in the synthesis of pure and improved grades of fly ash zeolites (FAZ).

Written by an international group of active researchers in the field, this volume presents innovative formulations and applied procedures for sensitivity analysis and structural design optimization.

This monograph presents the latest results related to bio-mechanical systems and materials. Within the context of materials' science, the book covers the interaction of materials with mechanical systems, their description as a mechanical system or their mechanical properties.

This book focuses on the applications of bioglasses in the biomedical field.

Featuring the latest results on the topic, this monograph explains how to use a multidisciplinary approach from macro- to nanoscale in characterizing and designing shells, plates, membranes and other thin-walled structures in mechanics and biology.

Gabrio Piola had an enormous impact on the development of applied mathematics and continuum mechanics. This book offers the first English translation of Piola's complete work, detailing the milestones he set in applied mathematics.

The book presents twelve state of the art contributions in the field of numerical modeling of materials subjected to large strain, high strain rates, large pressure and high stress triaxialities, organized into two sections.