Ceramics in Nuclear and Alternative Energy Applications, Volume 27, Issue 5 (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings) - Softcover

 
9780470080559: Ceramics in Nuclear and Alternative Energy Applications, Volume 27, Issue 5 (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0470080558 ISBN 13: 9780470080559
Publisher: Wiley-American Ceramic Society, 2006

Synopsis

This volume focuses on recent developments and advances of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites for use in fission and fusion reactors, nuclear fuels and alternative energy applications. With the continued increasing demands for energy, nuclear energy has experienced a renewed interest. Recent developments associated with advanced fuel cycles have resulted in new research efforts on nuclear fuel materials. The effects of radiation on the properties of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites are also addressed.

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About the Author

Andrew A. Wereszczak received his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1992, and while his research is varied, the study and interpretation of the relationship between mechanical properties and microstructure (of monolithic ceramics, structural materials, and electronic materials) are common denominators. Micromechanical characterization of structural and armor ceramics using instrumented static and dynamic indentation (e.g., Hertzian) with acoustic emission analysis, and adapting those measured performances and damage mechanism analyses to strength, rolling contact fatigue, wear, machining, and ballistic performances is a primary objective.

Additionally, ceramic strength and fatigue testing, ceramic fractographical and flaw population analyses, Weibull analysis strength-size-scaling, and probabilistic life prediction and design of structural ceramic components constitutive another primary research objective. In support of all these efforts, both conventional and microstructural-level finite element stress analyses and microstructure characterization are performed. He is the author or co-author of over 100 technical publications and has given over 80 presentations, and is the co-developer of µ-FEA software.

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Publisher
Wiley-American Ceramic Society
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0470080558
ISBN 13 
9780470080559
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
190
Editor
Marra Sharon, Wereszczak Andrew, Lara-Curzio Edgar