Shear Thickening Fluid: Theory and Applications [Hardcover]

Shear Thickening Fluid: Theory and Applications provides a complete reference on shear thickening fluid (STF) and STF applications for engineers, researchers, and scientists. STF rheology is discussed in terms of several factors, including suspension medium, particle size, particle shape, and environmental conditions. Single-phase STF is discussed, and the novel concept of multi-phase STF is examined by considering various fillers in this smart fluid. Prominent applications of STF are categorized as multi-functional systems, adaptive damping devices, surface finishing operations, and protective structures, and the applications are described by discussing the smart behavior of STF. 

Introduction.- Shear Thickening Fluid Rheology.- Multi-phase Shear Thickening Fluid.- Multi-functional Systems Based on Shear Thickening Fluid.- Adaptive Damping Systems With Shear Thickening Fluid.- Shear Thickening Fluid in Surface Finishing Operations.- Shear Thickening Fluid-based Protective Structures Against Low-velocity Impacts.- Shear Thickening Fluid-based Protective Structures Against High-velocity Impacts.- Summary.

Selim G?rgen, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor with the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Eski_ehir Osmangazi University and the Director of Eski_ehir Vocational School. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Gazi University and Middle East Technical University, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Eski_ehir Osmangazi University. He was a visiting researcher at the University of Wollongong for a project on smart materials. He was at the University of Aveiro, Portugal on natural composites and worked as a researcher with the School of Transportation at Anadolu University for four years. Before his academic life, he worked as a manufacturing engineer in a joint venture of KMWE-Dutch Aero, the Netherlands for three yeal³2