Mechanics of Particle- and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

DISCOVER THE ENORMOUS POTENTIAL OF NANOCOMPOSITES ON THE NANO, MICRO, AND CONTINUUM SCALES WITH THIS CUTTING-EDGE, NEW RESOURCE Mechanics of Particle- and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: From Nanoscale to Continuum Simulations delivers a comprehensive review of all the tools related to the multiscale modeling of polymer based composites designed to allow readers to model their own problems as they see fit. In addition to an analysis of the foundations of molecular dynamics and continuum mechanics methods, the book compares the results of experimental and theoretical results from each method. Discussions of reinforcements with particles and fibers offer an overview of nanocomposite development, theoretical models, and simulation methods. The book correlates nano, micro, and continuum approaches for the modeling of polymer nanocomposites. Finally, the distinguished author has included case studies and scripting tutorials for readers to exercise and expand upon the provided simulations. Readers will find the book's methods applicable to a wide variety of materials other than nanocomposites and enjoy the author's inclusion of numerous other topics of interest, like: A thorough introduction to different types of fibers and matrix materials, including glass, boron, carbon, and Kevlar, designed to provide an understanding of the constituents of composite materials An identification of the most relevant topics in the field of nanocomposite materials and structures, as well as a review of representative journal publications on these topics A review and evaluation of models that predict the stiffness of short-fiber composite materials A comparison of the results predicted by mathematical models to FEM models Perfect for materials scientists, materials engineers polymer scientists, and mechanical engineers, Mechanics of Particle- and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites also belongs in the libraries of computer simulation scientists who seek to improve their understanding of reinforced polymer nanocomposites with a practical and step-by-step resource.