Author Description

Along with the explosion of interest in nanotechnology and its applications, a number of books and articles have appeared, but none of them adequately address the mechanics of nanostructures. Designed to meet the needs of students and researchers alike, Nanomechanics: Fundamental Concepts and Applications provides an in-depth introduction to the subject. It begins with an overview of classical continuum mechanics, then applies those principles to nanostructures in discussions that include deformation, stresses, and coupled electro-magento-mechanical behavior. The authors' treatment focuses on various modeling approaches for nanostructures, with emphasis on enriched-continuum methods and multi-scale modeling.