Intelligent Materials and Structures

Intelligent Materials and Structures

Author: Haim Abramovich

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 311072670X

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This new edition of our 2016 book provides insight into designing intelligent materials and structures for special application in engineering. Literature is updated throughout and a new chapter on optics fibers has been added. The book discusses simulation and experimental determination of physical material properties, such as piezoelectric effects, shape memory, electro-rheology, and distributed control for vibrations minimization.


Vol.1 A.I.D.A.A. Proceedings of the XXV AIDAA International Congress of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Vol.1 A.I.D.A.A. Proceedings of the XXV AIDAA International Congress of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Author: M. Costanzi

Publisher: Persiani Editore

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13:

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The 2019 AIDAA Congress is the biennial Congress of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Italian no-profit cultural association dedicated to the aerospace community. AIDAA was formed in 1969 through a merging of the former Societies AIDA (Associazione Italiana di Aerotecnica formed in 1920) and AIR (Associazione Italiana Razzi).In 1951, AIDA was among the founders of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and in 1957 of the International Council of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS). In 1992 AIDAA joined the Confederation of European Aerospace Societies (CEAS).The Congress is jointly hosted by AIDAA Rome Section, the Departments of Astronautic, Electric and Energetic Engineering (DIAEE) and of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) of Civil and Industrial Engineering Faculty and the School of Aerospace Engineering (SIA) of Sapienza University of Rome. The degree courses in Aerospace Engineering are attended by almost 1500 students.


Proceedings of the 5th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

Proceedings of the 5th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

Author: Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi

Publisher: ReMAR2021

Published: 2021-08-12

Total Pages: 828

ISBN-13: 1774170434

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The 5th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Re-configurable Mechanisms and Robots (ReMAR 2021) was held in Toronto, Canada on August 12-14, 2021 at Ryerson University. The conference proceedings include more than 70 papers on three main subjects, 1) Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robotics, 2) Variable Topology and Morphing Mechanism, and 3)Origami and Bio-inspired mechanisms.


Active Origami

Active Origami

Author: Edwin A. Peraza Hernandez

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-07-12

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 3319918664

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Origami structures have the ability to be easily fabricated from planar forms, enable the deployment of large structures from small volumes, and are potentially reconfigurable. These characteristics have led to an increased interest in theoretical and computational origami among engineers from across the world. In this book, the principles of origami, active materials, and solid mechanics are combined to present a full theory for origami structures. The focus is on origami structures morphed via active material actuation and formed from sheets of finite thickness. The detailed theoretical derivations and examples make this an ideal book for engineers and advanced students who aim to use origami principles to develop new applications in their field.


Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Author: Mohammad H. Elahinia

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-11-25

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1118426940

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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.


Proceedings of AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022—Volume 2

Proceedings of AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022—Volume 2

Author: Nuridah Sabtu

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2024-01-03

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 9819960185

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This book gathers the latest research, innovations, and applications in the field of civil engineering, as presented by leading national and international academics, researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students at the AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022 (AICCE’22), held in Penang, Malaysia on February 15-17, 2022. The book covers highly diverse topics in the main fields of civil engineering, including structural and earthquake engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and geomatic and construction management. In line with the conference theme, “Sustainability And Resiliency: Re-Engineering the Future”, which relates to the United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, it highlights important elements in the planning and development stages to establish design standards beneficial to the environment and its surroundings. The contributions introduce numerous exciting ideas that spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations between various specialists in the field of civil engineering. This book is part of a 3-volume series of these conference proceedings, it represents Volume 2 in the series.


Shape Memory Alloy Valves

Shape Memory Alloy Valves

Author: Alexander Czechowicz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-09-07

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 3319190814

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This book introduces shape memory alloy technology with a specific focus on valve applications. The authors describe application characteristics as well the current and potential uses of this technology. They include an overview of thermal and electrical valves as well as detailed valve design strategies.


Harnessing Bistable Structural Dynamics

Harnessing Bistable Structural Dynamics

Author: Ryan L. Harne

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-06

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1119128064

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This book formulates and consolidates a coherent understanding of how harnessing the dynamics of bistable structures may enhance the technical fields of vibration control, energy harvesting, and sensing. Theoretical rigor and practical experimental insights are provided in numerous case studies. The three fields have received significant research interest in recent years, particularly in regards to the advantageous exploitation of nonlinearities. Harnessing the dynamics of bistable structures--that is, systems with two configurations of static equilibria--is a popular subset of the recent efforts. This book provides a timely consolidation of the advancements that are relevant to a large body of active researchers and engineers in these areas of understanding and leveraging nonlinearities for engineering applications. Coverage includes: Provides a one-source reference on how bistable system dynamics may enhance the aims of vibration control, energy harvesting, and sensing with a breadth of case studies Includes details for comprehensive methods of analysis, numerical simulation, and experimentation that are widely useful in the assessment of the dynamics of bistable structures Details approaches to evaluate, by analytical and numerical analysis and experiment, the influences of harmonic and random excitations, multiple degrees-of-freedom, and electromechanical coupling towards tailoring the underlying bistable system dynamics Establishes how intelligently utilizing bistability could enable technology advances that would be useful in various industries, such as automotive engineering, aerospace systems, microsystems and microelectronics, and manufacturing


Shape Memory Alloy Engineering

Shape Memory Alloy Engineering

Author: Antonio Concilio

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2021-01-13

Total Pages: 936

ISBN-13: 0128192674

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Shape Memory Alloy Engineering: For Aerospace, Structural and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition embraces new advancements in materials, systems and applications introduced since the first edition. Readers will gain an understanding of the intrinsic properties of SMAs and their characteristic state diagrams. Sections address modeling and design process aspects, explore recent applications, and discuss research activities aimed at making new devices for innovative implementations. The book discusses both the potential of these fascinating materials, their limitations in everyday life, and tactics on how to overcome some limitations in order to achieve proper design of useful SMA mechanisms. - Provides a greatly expanded scope, looking at new applications of SMA devices and current research activities - Covers all aspects of SMA technology - from a global state-of-the-art survey, to the classification of existing materials, basic material design, material manufacture, and from device engineering design to implementation within actual systems - Presents the material within a modular architecture over different topics, from material conception to practical engineering realization