The 2nd International Congress on 3D Materials Science
The 2nd International Congress on 3D Materials Science

Author: Dominique Bernard

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 3319481231

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This is a collection of papers presented at the 2nd International Congress on 3D Materials Science, an event organized by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). The conference provides the premier forum for presentations of current interest and significance to the three-dimensional characterization, visualization, quantitative analysis, modeling, and investigation of structure-property relationships of materials. The papers presented in the collection are divided into six sections: (1) Acquisition and Handling of 3D Data; (2) Microstructure/Property Relationship in 3D: Characterization and Simulation; (3) Microstructure/Property Relationship in 3D: Deformation and Damage; (4) New Experimental Techniques; (5) Analysis at the Nanoscale; and (6) Dynamic Processes.

Calm, Smooth and Smart
Calm, Smooth and Smart

Author: Peter Eberhard

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 3031361431

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This book contains and summarizes research carried out within the DFG Priority Programme 1897: "Calm, Smooth and Smart - Novel Approaches for Influencing Vibrations by Means of Deliberately Introduced Dissipation". The contributions help reduce unwanted vibrations by developing novel approaches for influencing them and lead to a “calm, smooth and smart” behaviour of technical units. “Calm” represents the demand to avoid or at least to severely reduce unwanted noise generated by technical installations. “Smooth” ensures a still comfortable and jerk-free operation of them. Finally, “smart” means that the introduced damping devices not only help to achieve the desired vibrational behaviour of the overall technical systems, but also that they take over additional functional tasks. The results presented in this volume summarize the state-of-the-art and provide motivation for future research. The book is intended for experienced researchers as well as for doctoral and post-doctoral students in engineering, mathematics and physics, as well as industrial researchers interested in the field.

The Virtual Crack Closure Technique: History, Approach and Applications
The Virtual Crack Closure Technique: History, Approach and Applications

Author: Ronald Krueger

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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An overview of the virtual crack closure technique is presented. The approach used is discussed, the history summarized, and insight into its applications provided. Equations for two-dimensional quadrilateral elements with linear and quadratic shape functions are given. Formula for applying the technique in conjuction with three-dimensional solid elements as well as plate/shell elements are also provided. Necessary modifications for the use of the method with geometrically nonlinear finite element analysis and corrections required for elements at the crack tip with different lengths and widths are discussed. The problems associated with cracks or delaminations propagating between different materials are mentioned briefly, as well as a strategy to minimize these problems. Due to an increased interest in using a fracture mechanics based approach to assess the damage tolerance of composite structures in the design phase and during certification, the engineering problems selected as examples and given as references focus on the application of the technique to components made of composite materials.

Progress in Structural Mechanics
Progress in Structural Mechanics

Author: Holm Altenbach

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 3031455541

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The book is devoted to the retirement of Prof. Wilfried Becker—a liber amicorum for a well-known specialist in the field of structural mechanics. Many excellent scientists from institutions around the world wrote their scientific chapters, stressing the Becker’s influence to structural mechanics. Thus, this collection discusses a lot of important problems and applications of mechanics.