Dynamics of smart structures /

Dynamics of Smart Structures is a practical, concise and integrated text that provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of a field that has evolved over the recent years into an independent and identifiable subject area. Bringing together the concepts, techniques and systems associated...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vepa, Ranjan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, 2010.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface Chapter 1
  • From Smart Materials to Smart Structures Chapter 2
  • Transducers for Smart Structures Chapter 3
  • Fundamentals of Structural Control Chapter 4
  • Dynamics of Continuous Structures Chapter 5
  • Dynamics of Plates and Plate-like Structures Chapter 6
  • Dynamics of Piezoelectric Media Chapter 7
  • Mechanics of Electro-actuated Composite Structures Chapter 8
  • Dynamics of Thermoelastic Media: Shape Memory Alloys Chapter 9
  • Controller Design for Flexible Structures.
  • Index.