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Desiccation Cracks and their Patterns: Formation and Modelling in Science and Nature

By Lucas Goehring , Akio Nakahara , Tapati Dutta , So Kitsunezaki , Sujata Tarafdar

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Year
2015
ISBN
3527412131, 9783527412136
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5590226 bytes)
Series
Statistical Physics of Fracture and Breakdown
Edition
1
Pages
368\370
Topic
Geology
Scanned
yes
Time added
2015-02-25 11:09:47
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Description

Bringing together basic ideas, classical theories, recent experimental and theoretical aspects, this book explains desiccation cracks from simple, easily-comprehensible cases to more complex, applied situations. The ideal team of authors, combining experimental and theoretical backgrounds, and with experience in both physical and earth sciences, discuss how the study of cracks can lead to the design of crack-resistant materials, as well as how cracks can be grown to generate patterned surfaces at the nano- and micro-scales. Important research and recent developments on tailoring desiccation cracks by different methods are covered, supported by straightforward, yet deep theoretical models. Intended for a broad readership spanning physics, materials science, and engineering to the geosciences, the book also includes additional reading especially for students engaged in pattern formation research.

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