Mechanical Metamaterials for Engineering and Architectural Applications

von Chikesh Ranjan, P. S. Balaji, Nabanita Saha, Kaushik Kumar

216 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mechanical Metamaterials for Engineering and Architectural Applications examines materials with extraordinary mechanical properties such as negative stiffness, programmable elasticity, and auxetic behavior that surpass conventional limits. This accessible yet comprehensive book covers design principles, fabrication techniques, and practical applications, including vibration isolation in aerospace systems and adaptive building façades. Bridging theory and practice, it highlights the transformative impact of mechanical metamaterials across multiple industries.Key features:¿ Overviews of the design principles, fabrication techniques, and functional advantages of mechanical metamaterials¿ Discussion of extraordinary mechanical properties such as negative stiffness, programmable elasticity, and auxetic behavior¿ A forward-thinking vision for industry and research integration¿ A focus on architectural and civil engineering applications¿ In-depth exploration of functional behaviors addressing real-world challengesThis book is intended for graduate students and researchers in mechanical and materials engineering, civil and structural engineering, and architectural engineering.

• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Maschinenbau und Werkstoffe Materialwissenschaft Festkörpermechanik
• ISBN: 9781041218371
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd