Mechanical Characterization of Materials and Wave DispersionISBN: 978-1-84821-077-6
Hardcover
639 pages
April 2010, Wiley-ISTE
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Dynamic tests have proven to be as efficient as static tests and
are often easier to use at lower frequency. Over the last 50 years,
the methods of investigating dynamic properties have resulted in
significant advances. This book explores dynamic testing, the
methods used, and the experiments performed, placing a particular
emphasis on the context of bounded medium elastodynamics. The
discussion is divided into four parts. Part A focuses on the
complements of continuum mechanics. Part B concerns the various
types of rod vibrations: extensional, bending, and torsional. Part
C is devoted to mechanical and electronic instrumentation, and
guidelines for which experimental set-up should be used are given.
Part D concentrates on experiments and experimental interpretations
of elastic or viscolelastic moduli. In addition, several chapters
contain practical examples alongside theoretical discussion to
facilitate the reader?s understanding. The results presented are
the culmination of over 30 years of research by the authors and as
such will be of great interest to anyone involved in this field.