Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals

Mario Pitteri

ISBN 10: 0849303273 / ISBN 13: 9780849303272

Published by Taylor & Francis Inc Jun 2002, 2002

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Neuware - Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals presents the fundamentals of a remarkably successful approach to crystal thermomechanics developed over the last two decades. The author takes an in-depth look at continuum theory for the equilibrium of crystalline substances by means of energy methods. He discusses the roles of geometry, kinematics, and energy invariance in crystals during the investigation of the actual mechanics of this phenomenon and presents the first organized nonlinear elastic approach to twinning and displacive phase transitions in crystalline solids.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Jun 2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849303273
• ISBN 13: 9780849303272
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 0D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 880 grams

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Synopsis

Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals presents the fundamentals of a remarkably successful approach to crystal thermomechanics. Developed over the last two decades, it is based on the mathematical theory of nonlinear thermoelasticity, in which a new viewpoint on material symmetry, motivated by molecular theories, plays a central role. This is the first organized presentation of a nonlinear elastic approach to twinning and displacive phase transition in crystalline solids. The authors develop geometry, kinematics, and energy invariance in crystals in strong connection and with the purpose of investigating the actual mechanical aspects of the phenomena, particularly in an elastostatics framework based on the minimization of a thermodynamic potential. Interesting for both mechanics and mathematical analysis, the new theory offers the possibility of investigating the formation of microstructures in materials undergoing martensitic phase transitions, such as shape-memory alloys. Although phenomena such as twinning and phase transitions were once thought to fall outside the range of elastic models, research efforts in these areas have proved quite fruitful. Relevant to a variety of disciplines, including mathematical physics, continuum mechanics, and materials science, Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals is your opportunity to explore these current research methods and topics.

About the Author

Pitteri\, Mario; Zanzotto\, G.