ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF SMART MATERIAL SYSTEMS

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.

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.

Preface.
1. Introduction to Smart Material Systems.
2. Modeling Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
3. Mathematical Representations of Smart Material Systems.
4. Piezoelectric Materials.
5. Piezoelectric Material Systems.
6. Shape Memory Alloys.
7. Electroactive Polymer Materials.
8. Motion Control Applications.
9. Passive and Semiactive Damping.
10. Active Vibration Control.
11. Power Analysis for Smart Material Systems.
References.
Index.