Smart TechnologiesThis book is a general introduction to intelligent or smart materials, systems and machines. Presented in understandable and non-mathematical terms, it is for anyone who is interested in future developments in these fields or who needs to be briefed on the current status of these interdisciplinary technologies. The intended audience comprises physicists, engineers, materials scientists and computer scientists of all levels, from undergraduates to post-doctoral practitioners. Contents: The Smart Approach OCo An Introduction to Smart Technologies; Sensing Systems for Smart Structures; Vibration Control Using Smart Structures; Data Fusion OCo The Role of Signal Processing for Smart Structures and Systems; Shape Memory Alloys OCo A Smart Technology?; Piezoelectric Materials; Magnetostriction; Smart Fluid Machines; Smart Biomaterials OCo OC Out-SmartingOCO the Body''s Defence Systems and Other Advances in Materials for Medicine; Natural Engineering OCo The Smart Synergy. Readership: Undergraduates and researchers in materials science and engineering, electrical & electronic engineering, systems engineering and aerospace engineering." |
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... Smart Technology ? 109 109 111 5.3 One - Way Shape Memory 5.4 Two - Way ... Smart Applications 122 5.11 Shape Memory Alloys as Smart Actuators 125 5.11.1 Political ... Materials 141 6.1 Introduction to Piezoelectricity . . 141 6.1.1 ...
... Smart Technology ? 109 109 111 5.3 One - Way Shape Memory 5.4 Two - Way ... Smart Applications 122 5.11 Shape Memory Alloys as Smart Actuators 125 5.11.1 Political ... Materials 141 6.1 Introduction to Piezoelectricity . . 141 6.1.1 ...
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... Materials 6.2 Applications of the Direct Piezoelectric Effect 144 145 147 6.3 Acoustic Transducers . . 149 6.4 Piezoelectric Actuators . 149 6.4.1 Bimorphs and Other Bending Piezo - Actuators 150 6.4.2 Monolithic Actuators 152 6.4.2.1 ...
... Materials 6.2 Applications of the Direct Piezoelectric Effect 144 145 147 6.3 Acoustic Transducers . . 149 6.4 Piezoelectric Actuators . 149 6.4.1 Bimorphs and Other Bending Piezo - Actuators 150 6.4.2 Monolithic Actuators 152 6.4.2.1 ...
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... Smart Surfaces Tailored for Specific Applications Third Generation Biomaterials 235 9.4.1 Materials - Tissue Interface . 235 9.4.2 Functionalised Surfaces 237 9.4.3 Biologically Modified Surfaces . 239 9.4.3.1 Bacterial Adhesion 240 9.4 ...
... Smart Surfaces Tailored for Specific Applications Third Generation Biomaterials 235 9.4.1 Materials - Tissue Interface . 235 9.4.2 Functionalised Surfaces 237 9.4.3 Biologically Modified Surfaces . 239 9.4.3.1 Bacterial Adhesion 240 9.4 ...
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Contents
Preface | 1 |
Sensing Systems for Smart Structures | 7 |
Vibration Control Using Smart Structures | 37 |
Bibliography | 69 |
Shape Memory Alloys A Smart Technology? | 109 |
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Appendix A The MultiLayer Perceptron | 191 |
7 | 203 |
Applications | 213 |
219 | |
2 | 226 |
6 | 244 |
Bibliography | 269 |
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