Description
Mechanics of Fibrous Networks covers everything there is to know about the mechanics of fibrous networks, from basic analysis of simple networks to the characterization of complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture. Looking at various types of fibrous materials, the book studies their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, and performance at fiber and network levels. In addition, the book outlines numerical strategies for simulation, design and optimization of fibrous products. Techniques for testing the mechanical response of these materials in different loading and environmental conditions are outlined as well.This comprehensive resource will aid readers in obtaining qualitative data for various fibrous networks. In addition, it will help them develop modeling strategies and fine-tune mechanical performance fibrous networks and products by changing their microstructure to develop new products with desired properties and performance.- Discusses all the main features and characteristics of fibrous networks, including their microstructural characterization, quantification of their mechanical properties, and performance at the fiber and network level- Covers both basic analysis of simple networks as well as complex cases of deformation, loading, damage and fracture of fibrous networks- Outlines advanced numerical schemes for simulation, design and optimization of various fibrous materials
Table of Contents
1. Mechanics of fibrous networks: Basic behaviour2. Micromechanics of non-woven materials3. Generalised continuum mechanics of random fibrous media4. Stochastic constitutive model of thin fibre networks5. Numerical models of random fibrous networks6. Computational homogenisation of three-dimensional fibrous materials7. Elasto-plastic behaviour of three-dimensional stochastic fibre networks8. Hygro-mechanics of fibrous networks: A comparison between micro-scale modelling approaches9. Deformation and damage of random fibrous networks10. Time-dependent statistical failure of fibre networks: Distributions, size scaling, and effects of disorders11. Ballistic response of needlepunched nonwovens12. Numerical analysis of the mechanical behaviour of an entangled cross-linked fibrous network13. Mechanics of interactions of F-actin and vimentin networks14. Effect of interfibre bonding on mechanical behaviour of electrospun fibrous mats
