This book describes and discusses the properties of heterogeneous materials, both linear and nonlinear properties, providing comprehensive and up to date theoretical and computer simulation analysis of materials' properties. Volume I covers linear properties, while Volume II considers non-linear and fracture and breakdown properties, as well as atomistic modeling. This multidisciplinary book will appeal to applied physicists, materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers, chemists, and applied mathematicians.

Klappentext

This monograph describes and discusses the properties of heterogeneous materials, comparing two fundamental approaches to describing and predicting materials' properties. This multidisciplinary book will appeal to applied physicists, materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers, chemists, and applied mathematicians.

Inhalt

Introduction to Volume II * Characterization of Surface Morphology * Nonlinear Conductivity and Dielectric Constant: the Continuum Approach * Nonlinear Conductivity, Dielectric Constant and Optical Properties: The Discrete Approach * Nonlinear Rigidity and Elastic Moduli: The Continuum Approach * Electrical and Dielectric Breakdown: The Discrete Approach * Fracture: Basic Concepts and Experimental Techniques * Brittle Fracture: The Continuum Approach * Brittle Fracture: The Discrete Approach * Atomistic Modeling of Materials * Multiscale Modeling of Materials: Joining Atomistic Models with Continuum Mechanics * References * Index