Fatigue Damage
Fatigue Damage

Author: Filippo Berto

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2018-07-02

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 3038426245

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Fatigue Damage" that was published in Metals

Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications
Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications

Author: Mohammad Jawaid

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0081021380

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications presents innovative advances in the fabrication, characterization and applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites. It covers fundamental structural and chemical knowledge and explores various properties and characterization techniques, including microscopic, spectroscopic and mechanical behaviors. Users will find a strong focus on the potential applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites, such as in energy, electronics, electromagnetic shielding, biomedical, agricultural, food packaging and water purification functions. This book provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the field of LDH polymer nanocomposites and future applications, and is an essential read for all academics, researchers, engineers and students working in this area. Presents fundamental knowledge of LDH polymer nanocomposites, including chemical composition, structural features and fabrication techniques Provides an analytical overview of the different types of characterization techniques and technologies Contains extensive reviews on cutting-edge research for future applications in a variety of industries

Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Author: Mohammad H. Elahinia

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1118359445

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book provides a systematic approach to realizing NiTi shape memory alloy actuation, and is aimed at science and engineering students who would like to develop a better understanding of the behaviors of SMAs, and learn to design, simulate, control, and fabricate these actuators in a systematic approach. Several innovative biomedical applications of SMAs are discussed. These include orthopedic, rehabilitation, assistive, cardiovascular, and surgery devices and tools. To this end unique actuation mechanisms are discussed. These include antagonistic bi-stable shape memory-superelastic actuation, shape memory spring actuation, and multi axial tension-torsion actuation. These actuation mechanisms open new possibilities for creating adaptive structures and biomedical devices by using SMAs.