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1	Stimuli-Responsive Water Soluble and Amphiphilic Polymers more books like this by Charles L McCormick (Editor) Driven by the dual needs for technologically smart and environmentally compatible materials synthesized, dispersed, and delivered in water or aqueous media, this book examines current developments in this rapidly growing area in polymer science. Chapters examine the relationships between fundamental polymer structure and physical behavior in ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $72.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Vibration control of active structures an introduction more books like this by Preumont This text is an introduction to the dynamics of active structures and to the feedback control of lightly damped flexible structures; the emphasis is placed on basic issues and simple control strategies that work. This book consists of 14 chapters. Chapters 2 and 3 are devoted to the dynamics of active structures; the open loop transfer functions ... see all copies from $4.88! new only from $62.97! \| SVS
3	Encyclopedia of Smart Materials more books like this by Mel M Schwartz (Editor) Smart materials are those that combine two or more functions in a single material or element. Use of smart materials supports dematerialization (using less to accomplish the same amount) and machatronics (intelligent electronic control of mechanical systems). This two-volume set covers all of the topics that are pertinent to smart materials, ... see all copies from $889.78! new only from $889.78!
4	Smart Materials & Structures more books like this by Mukesh V Gandhi, B S Thompson This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the embryonic field of smart materials and structures, and also presents a state-of-the-art review of the sub-disciplines of the field. It informs readers of the technical challenges to the commercialisation of products incorporating these material technologies. see all copies from $33.66! new only from $157.50! \| SVS
5	Smart Electronic Materials: Fundamentals and Applications more books like this by Jasprit Singh Graduate text explaining the physical properties and applications of a wide range of smart materials. see all copies from $34.95! new only from $34.95! \| first editions
6	Smart Technologies for Safety Engineering more books like this by Jan Holnicki-Szulc (Editor) Smart technologies comprise a dynamic new interdisciplinary research field that encompasses a wide spectrum of engineering applications including, but not limited to, intelligent structures and materials, actuators, sensors and structural observability, control systems and software tools for the design of adaptive structures. Smart technologies ... see all copies from $114.00! new only from $114.00! \| SVS
7	Smart Structures: Innovative Systems for Seismic Response Control more books like this by Franklin Y Cheng, Hongping Jiang, Kangyu Lou Drawing together current information, this volume provides an organized accounting of all smart structure systems currently in vogue as well as those in development. It offers extensive details on regulations, presents mathematical formulations and explores modeling. see all copies from $99.00! new only from $114.58!
8	Smart Fibres, Fabrics and Clothing more books like this by G D Roy, Xiaoming Tao (Editor) SMART FIBRES, FABRICS AND CLOTHING starts with a review of the background to smart technology and goes on to cover a wide range of the material science and fiber science aspects of the technology including: electrically active polymeric materials and the applications of nonionic polymer gel and elastomers for artificial muscles thermally ... see all copies from $215.29! new only from $254.58!
9	An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Dynamic Materials more books like this by Konstantin A Lurie This book gives a mathematical treatment of a novel concept in material science that characterizes the properties of dynamic materialsa "that is, material substances whose properties are variable in space and time. Unlike conventional composites that are often found in nature, dynamic materials are mostly the products of modern technology ... see all copies from $41.97! new only from $41.97! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Field Responsive Polymers: Electroresponsive, Photoresponsive, and Responsive Polymers in Chemistry and Biology more books like this by Ishrat M Khan (Editor), Joycelyn S Harrison Field responsive polymers, or smart polymers, will play a key role in the emergence of a wide array of new devices such as those manufactured by the aerospace, communications, and biomedical industries. The twenty-two chapters in this volume present state-of-the-art research and discuss some of the potential applications of electroresponsive, ... see all copies from $40.31! new only from $129.02!
11	Smart Material Systems and Mems: Design and Development Methodologies more books like this by Vijay K Varadan, K J Vinoy, S Gopalakrishnan Presenting unified coverage of the design and modeling of smart micro- and macrosystems, this book addresses fabrication issues and outlines the challenges faced by engineers working with smart sensors in a variety of applications. Part I deals with the fundamental concepts of a typical smart system and its constituent components. Preliminary ... see all copies from $89.00! new only from $89.00!
12 view cover	Intelligent Materials more books like this by Professor Mohsen Shahinpoor (Editor), Hans-Jorg Schneider (Editor) World class, leading experts in the fields of chemistry, physics and engineering have contributed to Intelligent Materials, highlighting the importance of smart material science in the 21st century. In this exceptional text the expertise of specialists across the globe is drawn upon to present a truly interdisciplinary, outline of the topic. ... see all copies from $161.00! new only from $161.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Adaptronics and Smart Structures more books like this by Daniel J Jendritza, Hartmut Hanocha, Hartmut Janocha Adaptronics is the term encompassing technical fields that have become known internationally under the names "smart materials," "intelligent structures," and "smart structures." Adaptronics contributes to the optimisation of systems and products. It bridges the gap between material and system or product, and incorporates the search for multi ... see all copies from $51.00! new only from $51.00!
14 view cover	Engineering Analysis of Smart Material Systems more books like this by Donald J Leo 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 ... see all copies from $96.90! new only from $96.90! \| SVS
15 view cover	Encyclopedia of Materials, Parts, and Finishes more books like this by Mel M Schwartz During the past two decades, higher processing temperatures, more efficient engines at higher temperatures, and the use of a vacuum environment have led to the development of a number of important processing, fabrication, and industrial techniques, resulting in new material forms including: matrix composites, nano- and functionally graded ... see all copies from $202.22! new only from $272.08!
16	Smart Structures and Materials 2004: 15-18 March, 2004, San Diego, California, USA more books like this by United States see all copies from $118.80! new only from $151.34!
17 view cover	Smart Structures: Blurring the Distinction Between the Living and the Nonliving more books like this by Vinod K Wadhawan A structure is an assembly that serves an engineering function. A smart structure is one that serves this function smartly i.e. by responding adaptively in a pre-designed useful and efficient manner to changing environmental conditions. Adaptive behavior of one of more materials constituting a smart structure requires nonlinear response. This book ... see all copies from $70.00! new only from $83.50! \| SVS
18 view cover	Ist Caesarium - Smart Materials more books like this by Karl-Heinz Hoffmann (Editor) The book contains lectures presented during the meeting "1st caesarium" held on the topic "Smart Materials" 1999 in Bonn. Recent results in theory and engineering of smart materials were discussed. Special emphasis was put on thin film technology and its role in sensor and actuator applications.This book will be of particular interest to ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $145.23! \| first editions
19	Smart Structures and Integrated Systems more books like this by L Porter Davis (Editor) see all copies from $62.29! new only from $149.33!
20 view cover	Conductive Electroactive Polymers: Intelligent Materials Systems, Second Edition more books like this by Wallace Gordon, Gordon G Wallace, Geoffrey M Spinks From the authors' preface: "As we enter the era of intelligent materials and embark upon a new approach to material design, synthesis, and system integration, certain groups of materials will emerge as champions." Standing high among these champions are conductive electroactive polymers (CEPs), which appear destined to play a central role in the ... see all copies from $175.00! new only from $210.83! \| first editions
21 view cover	Integrated Smart Sensors: Design and Calibration more books like this by Johan H Huijsing, Gert Van Der Horn, Gert Van Der Horn The calibration procedure that is required for manufacturing accurate sensors is, presently, time-consuming and difficult to automate. Hence, it contributes considerably to the sensor fabrication costs. Integrated Smart Sensors: Design and Calibration explains how to include a digitally programmable calibration feature in an integrated smart ... see all copies from $160.30! new only from $160.30! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Wearable Electronics and Photonics more books like this by Xiaoming Tao (Editor) Building electronics into clothing is a major new concept that opens up a whole array of multi-functional, wearable electro-textiles for sensing/monitoring body functions, delivering communication facilities, data transfer, individual environment control, and so on. Fashion articles will carry key pads for mobile phones and connections for ... see all copies from $219.58! new only from $219.58!
23	Fiber Optic Sensor-Based Smart Materials and Structures: Papers Presented at the Fifth Annual Smart Materials and Structures Workshop, Blacksburg, Vir more books like this by R. O. Claus (Editor) see all copies from $5.75! new only from $59.94! \| first editions
24 view cover	Dynamics of Advanced Materials and Smart Structures more books like this by Kazumi Watanabe (Editor), Franz Ziegler (Editor) Two key words for mechanical engineering in the future are Micro and Intelligence. Materials and structures, which have self-sensing diagnosis and actuating system, called intelligent or smart, are of growing importance in advanced technology. The IUTAM symposium on Dynamics of Advanced Materials and Smart Structures aimed at a fusion of ... see all copies from $172.90! new only from $172.90! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Iutam Symposium on Smart Structures and Structronic Systems more books like this by Ulrich Gabbert (Editor), H S Tzou (Editor) This volume contains contributions presented at the IUTAM Symposium on Smart Structures and Structronic Systems, held in Magdeburg, Germany, 26-29 September 2000. Synergistic integration of smart materials, structures, sensors, actuators and control electronics has redefined the concept of structures from a conventional passive elastic system to ... see all copies from $135.80! new only from $135.80! \| SVS

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