Atomistic and Continuum Modeling of Nanocrystalline Material

Atomistic and Continuum Modeling of Nanocrystalline Material,  2009 : Atomistic and Continuum Modeling of Nanocrystalline Materials develops a complete and rigorous state-of-the-art analysis of the modeling of the mechanical behavior of nanocrystalline (NC) materials. Among other key topics, the material focuses on the novel techniques used to predict the behavior of nanocrystalline materials. Particular attention is given to recent theoretical and computational frameworks combining atomistic and continuum approaches. Also, the most relevant deformation mechanisms governing the response of nanocrystalline materials are addressed and discussed in correlation with available experimental data. TOC:Definition of nanocrystalline materials, fabrication processes, and applications.- Structure, mechanical properties and applications of nanocrystalline materials.- From the atomistic to the continuum: Bridging the scales and related issues.- Predictive capabilities and limitations of molecular simulations: Theory.- Predictive capabilities and limitations of molecular simulations: Applications.- Grain boundary modeling.- Deformation mechanisms in nanocrystalline materials.- Predictive capabilities and limitations of nonlinear continuum micromechanics.- Innovative combinations of atomistic and continuum: mechanical properties of nanostructured materials.- Innovative combinations of atomistic and continuum: plastic deformation of nanocrystalline materials.