Nanotechnology
is a progressive research and development topic with large amounts
of venture capital and government funding being invested worldwide.Nano
mechanics, in particular, is the study and characterization
of the mechanical behaviour of individual atoms, systems and
structures in response to various types of forces and loading
conditions.
This
text, written by respected researchers in the field, informs
researchers and practitioners about the fundamental concepts
in nano mechanics and materials, focusing on their modelling
via multiple scale methods and techniques. The book systematically
covers the theory behind multi-particle and nanoscale systems,
introduces multiple scale methods, and finally looks at contemporary
applications in nano-structured and bio-inspired materials.