Zishun Liu - Böcker

Frontiers in Applied Mechanics is a compilation of cutting-edge research in applied mechanics by 65 of the world's leading researchers and academics. It comprises current new research directions and topics in the field, as well as developments in the classical branches of applied mechanics; namely solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. Frontiers in Applied Mechanics also includes contributions from new emerging areas such as nanomechanics, biomechanics, electromechanics, the mechanical behavior of advanced materials, mechanics of soft materials, and many other inter-disciplinary research areas in which the concepts of applied mechanics are extensively applied and developed. The mathematical modeling and methodology for applied mechanics are also included, with applications to many interesting mechanics aspects. All articles were carefully selected following a thorough review process by peers.The aim of this collection is to contribute to knowledge in all aspects of applied mechanics; to improve the reader's understanding of the topics and aid their corresponding advances in the field. Readers may also use the contents as a guide for future research directions.

This textbook offers a concise yet rigorous treatment of continuum mechanics at the introductory level. It differs from traditional textbooks by combining tensor analysis with mechanical analysis and teaching the former's basics within a single chapter. Readers of this book are not required to have learned tensor analysis in the context of engineering mathematics beforehand.The basic objectives of continuum mechanics are included in this textbook to facilitate an easy and thorough understanding of the concepts of continuum mechanics and elasticity. In addition, the mathematics and physics of deformation and kinematics are introduced and studied from the concept of stretch rather than from the traditional approach of strain. The large deformation problem of new smart soft materials is also introduced.This textbook provides illustrative examples and problem sets that enable readers to test their understanding of the subject matter and utilize the tools developed in the formulation of engineering problems. It is suitable for students whose undergraduate disciplines are non-mechanics-related fields. It also helps students or engineers who use the finite element method (FEM) to analyze problems to interpret the results produced by FEM software.

This book is a collection of selected papers presented at 2025 3rd International Conference on Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems, held on October 24–26, 2025 in Songshan Lake, Guangdong, China. It presents cutting-edge original research within Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) fields and the boundless opportunities they offer. Encompassing various facets of the UAS domain, the topics discussed include UAS Autonomous Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Task Planning and Environmental Perception, Flight Performance and Propulsion Systems, Communication and Security, Space and Aerospace Applications. The book is tailored for researchers, engineers, and practitioners deeply involved in the field of UAS, as it provides in-depth insights and thorough discussions on its foundational principles, making it a valuable reference for those deeply engaged in UAS research and development.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and their potential applications.