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. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 930. . 2007. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Engineering Analysis of Smart Material Systems
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0471684775
ISBN 13: 9780471684770
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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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.

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Donald J. Leo is a professor in the mechanical engineering department of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Professor Leo has worked in the field of smart materials as a graduate student, a practicing engineer, and, most recently, a faculty member at Virginia Tech. He is the Associate Director for one of the leading centers of study in this area, the Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures.

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