Dynamics of Materials: Experiments, Models and Applications by Lili Wang (Author)

First Edition | Academic Press | August 9, 2019

This book delves into the fundamental laws governing high velocity flow and deformation as well as dynamic failure of materials under dynamic loading. It offers a comprehensive exploration from macro-thermodynamic perspectives to solid physics principles, encompassing related experimental studies. The text also examines rate-dependent macro-distortional laws that reflect strain-rate effects, supported by micro-mechanisms rooted in dislocation dynamics, and dynamic experimental research based on stress wave theory. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of dynamic damage and failure mechanisms, including unloading failures in crack-free bodies and the dynamics of cracks under high strain rates.

The book covers models for applications along with the foundational principles behind these models. It addresses the interdisciplinary nature of the subject by integrating macroscopic continuum mechanics with thermodynamics and macro-mechanical expressions with micro-physical mechanisms. It provides a detailed review of recent experimental methods, including those for the equation of state under high pressure conditions and the distortional laws at high strain rates.

With 610 pages, this comprehensive resource is essential reading for researchers, engineers, and students interested in understanding and applying the latest advancements in materials dynamics.