Mechanics of Multiscale Hybrid Nanocomposites

Mechanics of Multi-Scale Hybrid Nanocomposites provides a practical and application-based investigation of both static and dynamic behaviors of multi-scale hybrid nanocomposites. The book outlines how to predict the mechanical behavior and material characteristics of these nanocomposites via two-step micromechanical homogenization techniques performed in an energy-based approach that is incorporated with the strain-displacement relations of shear deformable beam, plate and shell theories. The effects of using various nanofillers are detailed, providing readers with the best methods of improving nanocomposite stiffness. Both numerical (Ritz, Rayleigh-Ritz, etc.) and analytical (Navier, Galerkin, etc.) solution methods are outlined, along with examples and techniques. Applies the principles of elasticity and micromechanics to solve both dynamic and static behaviors of multi-scale hybrid nanocomposite beams, plates and shellsOutlines two-step homogenization techniques based on micromechanical approaches to obtain nanocomposites propertiesDiscusses the use of various nanofillers to improve the stiffness of nanocompositesConsiders the effects of various boundary conditions on the mechanical responses of nanocomposite structures