Publisher's Synopsis
Magnetostrictive materials are a class of smart materials than can convert magnetic energy into kinetic energy (or vice versa). They are commonly used to build actuators and sensors. In recent years, magnetostrictive materials have gained growing attention due to their adjustable behaviours. The mechanical behaviour of different geometries can be controlled by changing the control gain and intensity of the applied magnetic field. This research and reference text will provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of magnetostrictive materials and structures, including a wide range of applications based on state-of-the-art magnetostrictive materials. The book will include analytical and numerical solutions procedures to solve the vibration, bending, and buckling problems of these structures. Each chapter will provide detailed information on the crucial characteristics of magnetostrictive materials and structures and their response to external factors. This will be the first book to provide a comprehensive reference to the mechanics of magnetostrictive materials and structures.
Key Features:
- First book to provide comprehensive coverage of the mechanics of magnetostrictive materials and structures
- Discusses a wide range of applications based on state-of-the-art magnetostrictive materials
- Includes analytical and numerical procedures to solve the vibration, bending, and buckling problems of magnetostrictive materials and structures
- Provides detailed information of the crucial characteristics of magnetostrictive materials and structures and their response to external factors
- Provides readers with the knowledge needed to estimate the mechanical characteristics of structures consisting of magnetostrictive materials
