Energy Absorption of Structures and Materials

The prediction of damage to structures caused by accidental collision - whether to automobiles, offshore installations or simply the packaging around an electrical appliance - is a crucial factor in their design. This important new study focuses on the way in which structures and materials can be de...

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Main Authors Lu, G, Yu, T. X
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Chantilly Woodhead Publishing 2003
Elsevier Science & Technology
Woodhead Publishing India PVT. LTD
Edition1
SeriesWoodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering
Subjects
Buildings
Environment
Protection
Strength of materials
Structural dynamics
Transportation Engineering
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ISBN9781855736887
1855736888

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Summary:The prediction of damage to structures caused by accidental collision - whether to automobiles, offshore installations or simply the packaging around an electrical appliance - is a crucial factor in their design. This important new study focuses on the way in which structures and materials can be designed to absorb kinetic energy in a controllable and predictable manner. An investigation into energy absorption requires an understanding of materials engineering, structural mechanics, the theory of plasticity and impact dynamics. Whilst a great deal of research has been undertaken on various aspects of these subjects, this knowledge is diffuse and widely scattered. Based on their extensive research and experience in the field, Guoxing Lu and Tongxi Yu have synthesized the most recent developments and latest research to form a detailed and comprehensive treatment of the subject.
ISBN:9781855736887
1855736888