Cellular Solids
Cellular Solids

Author: Lorna J. Gibson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780521499118

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In this new edition of their classic work on Cellular Solids, the authors have brought the book completely up to date, including new work on processing of metallic and ceramic foams and on the mechanical, electrical and acoustic properties of cellular solids. Data for commercially available foams are presented on material property charts; two new case studies show how the charts are used for selection of foams in engineering design. Over 150 references appearing in the literature since the publication of the first edition are cited. The text summarises current understanding of the structure and mechanical behaviour of cellular materials, and the ways in which they can be exploited in engineering design. Cellular solids include engineering honeycombs and foams (which can now be made from polymers, metals, ceramics and composites) as well as natural materials, such as wood, cork and cancellous bone.

Cellular Materials in Nature and Medicine
Cellular Materials in Nature and Medicine

Author: Lorna J. Gibson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-09-09

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0521195446

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Describes the structure and mechanics of a wide range of cellular materials in botany, zoology, and medicine.

Cellular and Porous Materials in Structures and Processes
Cellular and Porous Materials in Structures and Processes

Author: Holm Altenbach

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-01-27

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 3709102979

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The book covers the state-of-the-art treatment in modelling and experimental investigation of the mechanical behaviour of cellular and porous materials. Starting from the continuum mechanical modelling, to the numerical simulation, several important questions related to applications such as the fracture and impact behaviour are covered.

Cellular Ceramics
Cellular Ceramics

Author: Michael Scheffler

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-05-12

Total Pages: 670

ISBN-13: 352760670X

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Cellular ceramics are a specific class of porous materials which includes among others foams, honeycombs, connected fibers, robocast structures and assembled hollow spheres. Because of their particular structure, cellular ceramics display a wide variety of specific properties which make them indispensable for various engineering applications. An increasing number of patents, scientific literature and international conferences devoted to cellular materials testifies to a rapidly growing interest of the technical community in this topic. New applications for cellular ceramics are constantly being put under development. The book, authored by leading experts in this emerging field, gives an overview of the main aspects related to the processing of diverse cellular ceramic structures, methods of structural and properties characterisation and well established industrial, novel and potential applications. It is an introduction to newcomers in this research area and allows students to obtain an in-depth knowledge of basic and practical aspects of this fascinating class of advanced materials.

All that is Solid Melts Into Air
All that is Solid Melts Into Air

Author: Marshall Berman

Publisher: Verso

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780860917854

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The experience of modernization -- the dizzying social changes that swept millions of people into the capitalist world -- and modernism in art, literature and architecture are brilliantly integrated in this account.

Machine Learning Aided Analysis, Design, and Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Porous Composite Structures
Machine Learning Aided Analysis, Design, and Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Porous Composite Structures

Author: Jie Yang

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0443154260

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Functionally Graded Porous Structures: Applied Methods in Mechanical Performance Evaluation, Machine Learning Aided Analysis, and Additive Manufacturing presents a state-of-the-art review of the latest advances and cutting-edge technologies in this important research field. The book is divided into three key sections. The first section begins with an introduction to functionally graded porous structures and details the effects of graded porosities on bending, buckling, and vibration behaviours within the framework of Timoshenko beam theory, and first-order shear deformable plate theory. The second section is focused on the usage of machine learning techniques for smart structural analysis of porous components as an evolution from traditional engineering, methods. The third section focuses on additive manufacturing of structures with graded porosities for end-user applications. The book follows a clear path from design and analysis to fabrication and applications. Readers will find extensive knowledge and examples of functionally graded porous structures that are suitable for innovative research and market needs, with applications relevant to a diverse range of industrial fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, energy, and biomedical engineering. - Provides a comprehensive picture of novel porous materials and advanced lightweight structural technologies that are applicable to a diverse range of industrial sectors - Updated with the most recent advances in the field of porous structures - Goes beyond traditional structural aspects and covers novel evaluation strategies, machine learning aided analysis, and additive manufacturing - Covers weight management strategies for structural components to achieve multifunctional purposes - Addresses key issues in the design of lightweight structures, offering significant environmental benefits

Soft Materials
Soft Materials

Author: John R. Dutcher

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-10-01

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 0203027000

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Representing the wide breadth academic disciplines involved in this ever-expanding area of research, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific and technological advancements in soft materials analysis and application. Documenting new and emerging challenges in this burgeoning field, Soft Materials is a unique and outsta

Solid Lubricants and Self-Lubricating Solids
Solid Lubricants and Self-Lubricating Solids

Author: Francis J. Clauss

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0323158226

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Solid Lubricants and Self-Lubricating Solids provides a concise treatment of solid lubricants and self-lubricating solids and their applications. These solid lubricants include graphite, molybdenum disulfide, plastics and thermoplastics, nylon, soft metals, fluorocarbons, and phenolics. Low-friction inorganic solids as well as miscellaneous inorganic compounds such as dichalcogenides and fluorides are also discussed. This book is comprised of 11 chapters and begins with an overview of some basic facts about friction and lubrication. The reader is then introduced to inorganic solid lubricants, their their crystal structure, advantages and disadvantages, and the forms in which they are most commonly used. The following chapters focus on the lubricating qualities of graphite, molybdenum disulfide, plastics and thermoplastics, nylon, soft metals, and fluorocarbons. Miscellaneous inorganic compounds with special applications involving friction and wear are also considered. The final chapter is devoted to phenolic laminates, their properties, and their mechanical applications such as gears and bearings. This monograph will be a useful resource for designers and operating engineers.

Polymer Macro- and Micro-Gel Beads: Fundamentals and Applications
Polymer Macro- and Micro-Gel Beads: Fundamentals and Applications

Author: Amos Nussinovitch

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-09-11

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1441966188

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Beads made from Egyptian faience have been excavated from grave deposits (c. 4000–3100 BC), together with beads of glazed steatite (a soft rock) and of se- precious stones such as turquoise, carnelian, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Information on these and many more ancient beads used for ornaments and jewelry, ritual ceremonies, as art artifacts and gifts for amorous women throughout history, and descriptions of the raw materials (e. g. , glass, bone, precious and other stones) and manufacturing technologies used for their production can be located in many references. Many books are devoted to the description of beads that are not of water-soluble polymer origin, techniques for their production, their art, value, and distribution, re?ecting the wealth of information existing in this ?eld of science and art. On the other hand, there are no books fully devoted to the fascinating topic of hydrocolloid (polymeric) beads and their unique applications. A few books c- tain scattered chapters and details on such topics, while emphasizing the possibility of locating fragments of information elsewhere; however, again, there is no book that is solely devoted to hydrocolloid beads and their versatile applications. In the meantime, the use of water-soluble hydrocolloid beads is on the rise in many ?elds, making a book that covers both past and novel applications of such beads, as well as their properties and ways in which to manipulate them, crucial.