Elsevier Mechanics of Fibrous Networks (Elsevier Series in Mechanics of Advanced Materials)

Mechanics of Fibrous Networks covers everything there is to know about the mechanics of fibrous networks, from basic analysis of simple networks to the characterization of complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture. Looking at various types of fibrous materials, the book studies their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, and performance at fiber and network levels. In addition, the book outlines numerical strategies for simulation, design and optimization of fibrous products. Techniques for testing the mechanical response of these materials in different loading and environmental conditions are outlined as well. This comprehensive resource will aid readers in obtaining qualitative data for various fibrous networks. In addition, it will help them develop modeling strategies and fine-tune mechanical performance fibrous networks and products by changing their microstructure to develop new products with desired properties and performance. Review Covers the mechanics of fibrous networks, from simple networks to the characterization of complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture From the Back Cover <i>Mechanics of Fibrous Networks</i> covers everything there is to know about the mechanics of fibrous networks, from basic analysis of simple networks to characterization of complex cases of deformation, loading, damage, and fracture. Looking at various types of fibrous materials, the book studies their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, performance at the fiber and network levels, and also outlines numerical strategies for simulation, design, and optimization of fibrous products. Techniques for testing the mechanical response of these materials in different loading and environmental conditions are outlined as well. It will aid readers in obtaining qualitative data for various fibrous networks, developing modeling strategies, fine-tuning mechanical performance fibrous networks and products by changing their microstructure, and developing new products with desired properties and performance. About the Author Professor Vadim Silberschmidt is Chair of Mechanics of Materials, ICoVIS Director, and Head of the Mechanics of Advanced Materials Research Group, Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Elsevier book series Mechanics of Advanced Materials. He is also Associate Editor and/or serves on the board of a number of renowned journals. He has co-authored six research monographs and more than 620 peer-reviewed scientific papers on mechanics and micromechanics of deformation, damage, and fracture in advanced materials under various conditions.