Spectral Finite Element Method : Wave Propagation, Diagnostics and Control in Anisotropic and Inhomogeneous Structures

Srinivasan Gopalakrishnan

ISBN 10: 1846283558 / ISBN 13: 9781846283550

Editore: Springer London, 2007

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The use of composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in structural applications has increased. FGMs allow the user to design materials for a specified functionality and have many uses in structural engineering. However, the behaviour of these structures under high-impact loading is not well understood.This book is the first to apply the Spectral Finite Element Method (SFEM) to inhomogeneous and anisotropic structures in a unified and systematic manner. It focuses on some of the problems with this media which were previously thought unmanageable. Types of SFEM for regular and damaged 1-D and 2-D waveguides, solution techniques, methods of detecting the presence of damages and their locations, and methods for controlling the wave propagation responses are discussed. Tables, figures and graphs support the theory and case studies are included.This book is of value to senior undergraduates and postgraduates studying in this field, and researchers and practicing engineers in structural integrity. Codice articolo 9781846283550

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Titolo: Spectral Finite Element Method : Wave ...

Casa editrice: Springer London

Data di pubblicazione: 2007

Legatura: Buch

Condizione: Neu

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This book is the first to apply the Spectral Finite Element Method (SFEM) to inhomogeneous and anisotropic structures in a unified and systematic manner. Readers will gain understanding of how to formulate Spectral Finite Element; learn about wave behaviour in inhomogeneous and anisotropic media; and, be able to design some diagnostic tools for monitoring the health of a structure. Tables, figures and graphs support the theory and case studies are included.

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"The book deals with wave propagation and related problems of identification and control for anisotropic composites with particular emphasis on laminated and graded structures. It is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students and researchers in engineering disciplines. ... The book presents some interesting results in material sciences. The researchers in this area will find it useful in a number of applications." (Fiazud Din Zaman, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1145, 2008)