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Solids with anomalous properties: auxetics related systems, 1st ed. 2020
Auxetics and Related Systems
Authors: Evans Ken, Lakes Rod
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296 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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1. Introduction
Physical properties. Reversal of properties.
Bounds. What properties are reversible in principle.
Definitions and effects of negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR), negative thermal
expansion NTE), negative refractive index (NRI). Negative stiffness (NS)
Suggested applications and nice examples of materials
Rod Lakes
Ken Evans
2. Elasticity
Explanation of elasticity, anisotropy, fracture other physical relationships, and
experimental evidence for such
Rod Lakes
Ken Evans
3. Fundamentals of auxetics
Models for NPR and NTE (unit cell & heterogeneity), experimental evidence
Andrew Alderson
4. Naturally occurring materials
Theory and experiment
Ken Evans
Andy Alderson
5. NPR foam applications
Impact, point loading, vibration/acoustic damping, synclastic curvature
Rod Lakes
Fabrizio Scarpa
6. NPR fibres and solid polymers
Work on microporous solids and fibres, including modelling, applications, and
experimental evidence.
Kim Alderson
Ken Evans
7. Composites and honeycombs
Work on composites (laminate lay ups, and fibrous) modelling, manufacture,
applications, and evidence.
Kim Alderson
Andy Alderson
Fabrizio Scarpa
Graeme Milton
8. NPR Chemistry
Theoretical and synthetic work
Richard Walton
Joseph Grima
9. Negative Stiffness
Models, synthesis, examples
Rod Lakes
10. Negative Thermal Expansion
Models, synthesis, examples, experimental behaviour and applications
Chris W Smith
Rod Lakes
11. Negative Refractive Index materials
Models, synthesis, examples
To be confirmed
12. Summary and future
Self explanatory
Rod Lakes
Ken Evans
Fabrizio Scarpa
Chris Smith
The editors of this volume are the first scientists to have artifically created materials that display auxetic properties. They are the world's leading experts on this topic.
First book to cover the full field of Auxetic materials
Edited by the world's top experts on the subject