This book is a rigorous, self-contained exposition of the mathematical theory for wave propagation in layered media with arbitrary amounts of intrinsic absorption. The theory, previously unpublished in book form, provides solutions for fundamental wave-propagation problems and corresponding numerical results in the context of any media with a ...
This book focuses on the mechanical response in viscoelastic media under isothermal and nonisothermal conditions. The viscoelastic response covered in this book is observed in a wide variety of common materials: polymers and plastics, metals and alloys at elevated temperatures, concrete, soils, road construction and building materials, biological ...
"Viscoelastic Solids" covers the mathematical theory of viscoelasticity and physical insights, causal mechanisms, and practical applications. The book presents a development of the theory, addressing both transient and dynamic aspects as well as emphasizing linear viscoelasticity. It synthesizes the structure of the theory with the aim of ...
Describing at a fundamental level the improvements in knowledge of viscoelastic damping which have occurred in recent years, this text will allow engineers to increase their understanding of basic principles and hence improve their appreciation of the potential damping applications of viscoelastic materials. Features include: Emphasis on step-by ...
This volume contains 494 papers which discuss aspects of passive damping and isolation. Subjects covered include particle, hysteretic, and friction damping; active and passive hybrid damping; viscoelastic material damping; and novel damping concepts.
Understanding viscoelasticity is pertinent to design applications as diverse as earplugs, gaskets, computer disks, satellite stability, medical diagnosis, injury prevention, vibration abatement, tire performance, sports, spacecraft explosions, and music. This book fits a one-semester graduate course on the properties, analysis, and uses of ...
This volume contains the presentations from the IUTAM Symposium on rheology of bodies with defects. The Symposium aimed at building a bridge between macroscopic and microscopic research on damage and fracture behaviour that contributes to the failure of defective bodies made of metal, polymer, composite, and even mortar, concrete, clay and rock ...
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