The importance of contact and surface problems in modern engineering and their combined effects has led to the Eighth International Conference on Computer Methods and Experimental Measurements for Surface and Contact Mechanics. Nowadays the importance of contact and surface problems in many technological fields is well understood: they are complex and inherently non-linear due to their moving boundaries and the different properties of materials, particularly along the contact surfaces. Structural components fail from wear, corrosion, high cycle fatigue etc., that is to say affected and initiated by the surface conditions. The use of surface treatments can reduce the cost of components and extend the life of the elements. Their effect is of particular importance in the case of surfaces undergoing contact, a problem which is addressed throughout the book. Topics featured: Surface Treatment; Surface problems in Contact Mechanics; Fracture Mechanics; Coupled analysis and experiments; Thin Coatings; Thick Coatings; Contact Mechanics; Material Surface in Contact; Applications and Case Studies.

Until recently, engineering materials could be characterized successfully using relatively simple testing procedures. As materials technology advances, interest is growing in materials possessing complex meso-, micro- and nano-structures, which to a large extent determine their physical properties and behaviour. The purposes of materials modelling are many: optimization, investigation of failure, simulation of production processes, to name but a few. Modelling and characterisation are closely intertwined, increasingly so as the complexity of the material increases. Characterisation, in essence, is the connection between the abstract material model and the real-world behaviour of the material in question. Characterisation of complex materials therefore may require a combination of experimental techniques and computation. This book publishes papers presented at the Third International Conference on Computational Methods and Experiments in Material Characterisation.Topics covered include: Composites; Ceramics; Alloys; Cements and Cement Based Materials; Biomaterials; Thin Films and Coatings; Advanced Materials; Imaging Analysis; Thermal Analysis; New Methods; Surface Chemistry, Nano Indentation; Continuum Methods; Particle Models; Damage Mechanics; Innovative Techniques; Stochastic Methods.

Containing edited versions of most of the papers presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, this book reviews the latest work on these two approaches, and the interaction between them.

This book contains papers presented at the Second International Conference in this successful series, which presents and discusses the state-of-the-art on the computer simulation of corrosion, electrochemical processes and the electrical and electromagnetic fields associated with them.Modern industry applies a wide range of electrochemical processes to protect against corrosion, provide surface treatments and to manufacture products. This book focuses on the computer modelling of these industrial processes and techniques by examining the developments of computational models and their application in practice.Featured topics include: Cathodic Protection Systems; Modelling Methodologies; Electrodeposition and Electroforming; Modelling of Coatings; Modelling Stress Corrosion, Cracking and Corrosion Fatigue; Modelling and Corrosion of Surface Coatings; Interference and Signature Control; Anodic Protection; Electrocoating and Plating; Optimisation of Control Systems; Detection and Monitoring of Corrosion; Measurement Techniques; Fuel on Photovoltaic Cells; Electrolysis Reactors; Comparison of Experimental Measurements and Computer results, Case Studies.

Advances in Mechanics: Theoretical, Computational and Interdisciplinary Issues covers the domain of theoretical, experimental and computational mechanics as well as interdisciplinary issues, such as industrial applications. Special attention is paid to the theoretical background and practical applications of computational mechanics.This volume

Because of its capacity for continuous development and flexibility of use, the laser has become a mainstream manufacturing tool in many industrial sectors. This timely book relays the state-of-the-art in laser materials processing technology and applications and likely advances to be made from current research taking place around the world. The book also promotes appreciation for laser applications in a variety of industrial sectors.After two introductory chapters, the book reviews the main areas of laser processing. Starting with laser cutting and machining, the book discusses laser welding, annealing and hardening. It then considers surface treatment, coating and materials deposition as well as other engineering techniques such as peening and net-shape engineering, before discussing laser micro and nano-fabrication techniques. The book concludes by looking at modelling and process control.With its distinguished editorial team and contributions from renowned researchers working in every corner of the globe, Advances in laser materials processing provides a comprehensive yet detailed coverage of the many topics that comprise the field of laser materials processing. It provides a reference source for the scientists and engineers in such areas as metals processing and microelectronics, as well those conducting laser materials processing research in either academia or industry. - A comprehensive practitioner guide and reference work explaining state-of-the-art laser processing technologies in manufacturing and other disciplines - Explores the challenges, potential and future directions through the continuous development of new, application-specific lasers in materials processing - Discusses coatings and material deposition with lasers with including the production of coatings by laser-assisted processes, laser direct metal deposition and laser induced forward transfer (LIFT)

Reporting on the latest international standards, calibration and certification procedures, this volume contains the official proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robot Performance. Areas highlighted include: machine tool condition monitoring and calibration; co-ordination of metrology and its application to manufacturing performance and industrial inspection; new techniques in performance assessment and verification; numerical and computational tools.