Engineering Analysis of Smart Material Systems

by Leo, Donald J.

• ISBN13: 9780471684770
• ISBN10: 0471684775
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-10
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The book provides a pedagogical approach that emphasizes the physical processes of active materials and the design and control of engineering systems. It will also be a reference text for practicing engineers who might understand the basic principles of active materials but have an interest in learning more about specific applications. The text includes a number of worked examples, design problems, and homework problems (with a solutions manual) that will be useful for both instructors and practicing engineers.

Author Biography

Donald J. Leo is a professor in the mechanical engineering department of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Professor Leo has worked in the field of smart materials as a graduate student, a practicing engineer, and, most recently, a faculty member at Virginia Tech. He is the Associate Director for one of the leading centers of study in this area, the Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures.

Table of Contents

Introduction to smart material systems	p. 1
Modelling mechanical and electrical systems	p. 24
Mathematical representations of smart material systems	p. 91
Piezoelectric materials	p. 122
Piezoelectric material systems	p. 205
Shape memory alloys	p. 298
Electroactive polymer materials	p. 346
Motion control applications	p. 385
Passive and semiactive damping	p. 416
Active vibration control	p. 467
Power analysis for smart material systems	p. 511
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