The effects of shocks -- such as those generated by explosions or high -peed impacts -- can produce effects on materials not achievable by other means: for example, powder mixtures can be sintered into ceramics without application of heat. This book describes these the effecs of shocks on powders and other heterogeneous materials from the point of view of nonlinear phenomena and materials science.
Vitali Nesterenko
advanced materials deformation dynamics materials science mechanics modeling
From the reviews of the first edition:
"This monograph describes the mechanical, physical, and chemical phenomena in powders and other heterogeneous materials under high-pressure dynamic deformation. … Based on experimental observations, the treatment focuses on strongly nonlinear phenomena, such as shock waves, solitons, and localized shear. … Intended for graduate students as well as researchers, the book includes more than 90 problems at the ends of chapters to help the reader develop a deeper understanding of the material." (Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 56 (4), 2003)