Hysteresis in Functional Materials: From Physical Models to Numerical Simulation
The book provides an overview of the physical phenomena in ferromagnetic and ferroelectric materials on the micro-scale, including the origin of domain structures, domain wall motion and magnetisation or polarization rotation. This discussion leads to multiscale and phenomenological macroscopic models which account for the hysteretic behaviour, followed by a detailed derivation of variational i...
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Vehicle Dynamics, Control and Design
This book revisits the main vehicle dynamics fundamentals, including tire and vehicle modelling, what actually is a full vehicle dynamics model, and further insights. It refreshes and strengthens the control theoretic background of the reader, and relates this to specific vehicle dynamics applications. Having in mind how to control a human-driven or autonomous vehicle, the readers will get a pr...
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Inverse Problems for Mechanical Systems
This book explores the crucial role of inverse problems across various fields of applied science and technology. By examining physical phenomena governed by mathematical physics, it addresses the challenge of determining unknown parameters and developing non-destructive methods for systems of solid and structural mechanics. It delves into the inherent mathematical complexities of inverse proble...
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Tensegrity Systems Basic Concepts, Mechanical Metamaterials, Biotensegrity
This book illustrates the unique mechanical behaviors of tensegrity systems and their applications in mechanical metamaterials, space structures, and biomechanical models. It demonstrates that by controlling the mechanical response of tensegrity structures through internal and external prestress, it is possible to adjust the speed of mechanical waves within these systems, creating tunable bandg...
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Management Strategies and Resilience Against NaTech Events
This book offers students, scholars, and practitioners a clear overview of the problems and the available solutions for the prevention and mitigation of Natech scenarios - technological accidents triggered by natural events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and floods - addressing both the control and management of risk and the enhancement of system resilien...
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