Smart Material Systems

Download or read book Engineering Analysis of Smart Material Systems written by Donald J. Leo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 includes a number of worked examples, design problems, and homework problems (with a solutions manual) that will be useful for both instructors and practicing engineers.