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Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Nanotubes

Theoretical and Numerical Approaches

1st Edition - December 25, 2016

Authors: K.M. Liew, Yan Jianwei, Lu-Wen Zhang

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 3 1 3 7 - 8

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Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Nanotubes: Theoretical and Numerical Approaches presents various theoretical and numerical studies on mechanical behaviors of carbon nanotubes. The… Read more

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Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Nanotubes: Theoretical and Numerical Approaches presents various theoretical and numerical studies on mechanical behaviors of carbon nanotubes. The main theoretical aspects included in the book contain classical molecular dynamics simulation, atomistic-continuum theory, atomic finite element method, continuum plate, nonlocal continuum plate, and shell models.

Detailed coverage is also given to structural and elastic properties, trace of large deformation, buckling and post-buckling behaviors, fracture, vibration characteristics, wave propagation, and the most promising engineering applications.

This book not only illustrates the theoretical and numerical methods for analyzing the mechanical behavior of carbon nanotubes, but also contains computational results from experiments that have already taken place.

Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 General
- 1.2 Atomic Structure of CNTs
- 1.3 General Development and Current Situation of CNTs in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- 1.4 Fundamental Properties and General Behaviors of CNTs
- 1.5 Theories for Mechanical Behaviors of CNTs
- References
Chapter 2. Experimental Aspect
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Preparation Methods
- 2.3 Testing Technologies
- 2.4 Mechanical Properties of CNTs
- 2.5 Application Prospect and Researching Significance
- References
Chapter 3. Classical Molecular Dynamics Simulations
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Computational Model
- 3.3 Elastic Properties of CNTs
- 3.4 Structural Stability and Buckling of CNTs
- 3.5 Buckling of CNTs Bundles
- 3.6 Fracture of CNTs
- 3.7 Thermal Stability of CNTs
- References
Chapter 4. Atomistic-Continuum Theory
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Cauchy–Born Rule
- 4.3 Atomistic-Continuum Theory
- 4.4 Structural and Elastic Properties of SWCNTs
- 4.5 Mesh-Free Computational Framework
- 4.6 Buckling and Postbuckling Behaviors
- 4.7 Fracture Nucleation
- 4.8 Bernoulli–Euler Beam Model and Global Buckling
- 4.9 Vibration Characteristics
- References
Chapter 5. Atomic Finite Element Method and Coupling With Atomistic-Continuum Method
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Atomic Finite Element Method
- 5.3 Coupling of Atomic Finite Element Method With Atomistic-Continuum Method
- 5.4 Tensile Failure
- References
Chapter 6. Continuum Models
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Explicit Formulas for van der Waals Interaction
- 6.3 Continuum Shell Model
- 6.4 Buckling of CNTs
- 6.5 Vibration Characteristics of CNTs
- References
Chapter 7. Nonlocal Elasticity Theories
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Nonlocal Elastic Beam Model
- 7.3 Nonlocal Elastic Shell Model
- 7.4 Vibration Characteristics of CNTs
- 7.5 Wave Propagation of CNTs
- References
Chapter 8. Technologically Relevant Applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Conveying Fluid
- 8.3 Hydrogen Storage ,
- 8.4 Mass Detection
- References
Chapter 9. 2-D Graphene and White Graphene
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Preparation Methods and Testing Technologies
- 9.3 Fundamental Properties and General Behaviors
- 9.4 Recent Research Advance in 2-D Graphene and White Graphene
- 9.5 Application Prospects
- References
Chapter 10. Arrangements of Carbon-Based Structures
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Carbon Nanorings
- 10.3 Carbon Nanocoils
- 10.4 Carbon Nanocones
- References
Index

K.M. Liew

Kim Meow Liew is the Head and Chair Professor of Civil Engineering at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. His research activities encompass computational mechanics, optimization, numerical methods, nanomechanics and nanomaterials, multi-scale modeling, simulation and bioengineering. He is the Editor-in-Chief of International Review of Civil Engineering (Praiseworthy Prize) and Journal of Modeling in Mechanics & Materials (De Gruyter) and Associate Editor of Journal of Vibration and Control (Sage) and Journal of Nanoscience Letters (Simplex Academic Publishers). He serves on the editorial boards for more than two dozen journals. He has contributed over 750 articles to peer-reviewed journals, and is a Fellow of the HKIE (Hong Kong), ASME (USA), IMechE (UK) and IES (Singapore). He is listed by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) as a Highly Cited Researcher in engineering.

Affiliations and expertise

Head and Chair Professor of Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Yan Jianwei

Jian-Wei Yan is a Lecturer in Solid Mechanics at the Key Laboratory of Product Packaging and Logistics of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Jinan University, China. His research focuses on the mechanical behaviors of nanostructures, and on computation mechanics, and he has published 11 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Lecturer in Solid Mechanics at the Key Laboratory of Product Packaging and Logistics of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Jinan University, China.

Lu-Wen Zhang

Lu-Wen Zhang is a Distinguished Research Professor in Mechanics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Previously she was an Associate Professor at Shanghai Ocean University, China. Her main research interests focus on the computational mechanics, nanocomposite materials and smart structures. She works on her research in the areas of theoretical development and application of numerical and computational methods for applied mathematics and nanomechanics. She has published over 65 peer-reviewed journal articles, and is Editor of Journal of Modeling in Mechanics & Materials (De Gruyter). She was also Guest Editor on a Special Issue of Mathematical Problems in Engineering Journal (Hindawi Publishing) on Computational Methods for Engineering Science in 2014.

Affiliations and expertise

Distinguished Research Professor in Mechanics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University