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Informationen zum Autor Guoxing Lu is currently Professor at the School of Engineering and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He obtained his Beng from Jilin University of Technology, China, in 1984, and his MSc from Cranfield University, UK, in 1986; both in automotive engineering. He obtained his PhD from Cambridge University in 1989 in structural plasticity. He lectured for five years at the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He joined Swinburne University of Technology in 1995. His main research interest is energy absorption of structures. He has published over 100 refereed papers in international journals and conference proceedings. Klappentext This important study focuses on the way in which structures and materials can be best designed to absorb kinetic energy in a controllable and predictable manner. Understanding of energy absorption of structures and materials is important in calculating the damage to structures caused by accidental collision, assessing the residual strength of structures after initial damage and in designing packaging to protect its contents in the event of impact. Whilst a great deal of recent research has taken place into the energy absorption behaviour of structures and materials and significant progress has been made, this knowledge is diffuse and widely scattered. This book offers a synthesis of the most recent developments and forms a detailed and comprehensive view of the area. It is an essential reference for all engineers concerned with materials engineering in relation to the theory of plasticity, structural mechanics and impact dynamics. Zusammenfassung This important study focuses on the way in which structures and materials can be best designed to absorb kinetic energy in a controllable and predictable manner. Inhaltsverzeichnis Methodology for analysing energy absorbing capacities; Dimensional analysis and experimental techniques; Rings and ring systems; Thin-walled members under transverse loading; Axial crushing of thin-walled members; Impact on structures and inertia-sensitivity; Plastic deformation and ductile tearing; Cylindrical and spherical shells; Cellular materials; Composite materials and structures; Case studies....
