The intricate domain of composite structures, particularly functionally graded nanostructures, presents a fascinating area of study with immense potential for scientific and industrial advancements. This book delves into the unique properties and applications of these advanced materials, providing an in-depth understanding of the continuum theories that underpin functionally graded nanostructures. The authors explore both theoretical foundations and practical insights into the modeling and numerical simulations of the mechanical behavior of functionally graded materials and structures.
• Provides a thorough exploration of the wide array of modeling techniques and computational methods pivotal for studying functionally graded nanostructures.
• Offers unique insights into the behavior of functionally graded materials, allowing for a multi-faceted exploration of their properties and applications.
• Covers the influence of material gradation on mechanical performance and the effects of environmental factors like temperature and humidity.
• Combines theoretical foundations with practical insights.
• Discusses challenges associated with manufacturing and testing these advanced materials.
By presenting a detailed and nuanced view of functionally graded nanostructures, this book equips readers in materials engineering and related fields with the knowledge and tools needed to understand the complex interactions and behaviors of these materials under various conditions.
Table of Contents:
0. Front Matter
1. Introduction to Nonlocal Continuum Theory and Composite Nanostructures
2. Thermo-Mechanical Model of Vibration Behavior of BD-FG Nonuniform Nanobeam
3. Influence of In-plane load on the thermal buckling and vibration characteristics of BD-FG nonuniform nanobeam
4. Influence of in-plane load and nonlinear thermal field on vibration response of embedded BD-FG nanobeam
5. Influence of surface energies on nonlocal vibrations of BD-FG nanobeam
6. Effect of Nonuniform Geometry of Nanobeam on Nonlocal and Surface energies of Nanobeam and Vibration analysis
7. Nonlocal Surface Model of Vibrations and Buckling of BD-FG Nanobeam Embedded with Piezoelectric Layers
8. Conclusions and Future Scope
About the Author :
Chinika Dangi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Amrita Vishwa Veedyapeetham, Chennai. She was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She received her PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and completed her MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Susmita Naskar is a Senior Lecturer leading the Engineered Materials and Structures Lab in the School of Engineering at the University of Southampton. Dr. Naskar's research group works in multiscale structural mechanics and multiphysics analysis, focusing on engineered materials and structures involving the intersection of additive manufacturing, material characterization through computational design and experiments in engineering. Her group is developing methods to address long-time horizon problems and challenges of coupling scales in complex multiphysics material modeling. In addition, she is also working on advanced manufacturing techniques that are relevant to the fabrication of engineered materials.
