Desiccation Cracks And Their Patterns: Formation And Modelling In Science And Nature
by Akio Nakahara /
2015 / English / PDF
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Bringing together basic ideas, classical theories, recentexperimental and theoretical aspects, this book explainsdesiccation cracks from simple, easily–comprehensible cases to morecomplex, applied situations. The ideal team of authors, combining experimental and theoreticalbackgrounds, and with experience in both physical and earthsciences, discuss how the study of cracks can lead to the design ofcrack–resistant materials, as well as how cracks can be grown togenerate patterned surfaces at the nano– and micro–scales.Important research and recent developments on tailoring desiccationcracks by different methods are covered, supported bystraightforward, yet deep theoretical models. Intended for a broad readership spanning physics, materialsscience, and engineering to the geosciences, the book also includesadditional reading especially for students engaged in patternformation research.
