Mechanics of Active Materials and Structures

About the Authors

Preface

Acknowledgement

1. An Introduction to Active Materials     

1.1.        Overview of Active Materials        

1.2.        Defining Characteristics and Principles        

1.3.        Structural Diversity of Active Materials       

1.4.        Scientific Breakthroughs in Active Materials Research            

1.5.        Applications and Future Directions

1.6.        Conclusion         

References          

2. Applications of Active Materials           

2.1. Background

2.2. Utilization of Metamaterials as a Category of Active Materials      

2.3. Application of Magnetorheological and Electrorheological Fluids as a Class of Active Material  

2.4. Application of Shape Memory Polymer as a Type of Active Material           

References          

3. Vibration of Active Material Beams      

3.1. Background 

3.2. Theoretical Framework and Formulation             

3.3.        Governing Equation         

3.4.        Precise resolution

3.5.        Quantitative Findings and Discourse            

3.6.        Background        

3.7.        Formulation        

3.8.        Governing Equation         

3.9.        Analytical Resolution       

3.10.      Conclusion         

4. Buckling of Active Material Nanoplates

4.1. Background 

4.2. Theoretical Framework and Formulation             

4.3. Governing Equation  

4.4. Equation of Motion   

4.5. Precise solution for the buckling of a nanoplate  

4.6. Background 

4.7. Theoretical Framework and Formulation             

4.8. Materials Enabled by Graphene Origami             

4.9. Geometric Configuration         

4.10. Eringen's Nonlocal Theory    

4.11. Stress-strain relationship for magnetostrictive materials

4.12. Regulatory Equation

4.13. Equation of Motion 

4.14. Precise solution for the buckling of a nanoplate

References          

5. Recent Technologies in Active Materials            

5.1. Smart Textiles           

5.2. Soft Robotics             

5.3. Energy Harvesting Technologies           

5.4. Shape Memory Alloys and Polymers     

5.5. Magnetorheological and Electrorheological Fluids            

5.6. 3D Printing of Active Materials             

5.7. Artificial Muscles

5.8. Advanced Coatings and Surface Treatments        

5.9. Artificial Intelligence in Material Design             

5.10. Conclusion

References          

Biography

Farzad Ebrahimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IKIU, Qazvin, Iran. His research interests include mechanical behaviors of Nano-Engineered Systems, mechanics of composites and nanocomposites, functionally graded materials, viscoelasticity, and smart materials and structures. Dr. Ebrahimi has authored more than 400 high-quality peer-reviewed research articles in his fields of interest. He has also edited and authored multiple books for well-known publishers. He serves as an Associate Editor or Editorial Board member for several reputable journals, and is a distinguished reviewer whose expertise helps the editors of prestigious journals judge research articles.

Mehrdad Farajzadeh Ahari graduated as a master’s student from Imam Khomeini International University as one of the top five students. His research interests are the dynamic behavior of smart materials, functionally graded materials, and shape memory materials. He has authored articles in his research field in well-known journals. Dedicated and experienced mechanical engineer with extensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, specifications, and standards.

Hossein Sepiani earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo, after completing his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tehran. His research has centered on viscoelastic and viscoplastic materials, with a strong emphasis on the development of constitutive equations, as well as advanced numerical evaluation and analysis. In addition, he has conducted extensive studies in advanced materials and structures, with his work primarily focusing on composites, polymers, smart materials, and functionally graded materials. He has published numerous peer-reviewed studies in prestigious academic journals, contributing valuable insights to the field.