Challenges in Mechanics and Materials Research in the Twenty-First Century

Mechanics and materials engineering are essential elements in all of the transcendent technologies of the 21st century and the new economy. The transcendent technologies include nanotechnology, microelectronics, information technology, and biotechnology. Research opportunities and challenges in theoretical and applied mechanics combined with materials engineering in the exciting information age are presented and discussed here.

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• Authors:
  • Chong, K P
• Publication Date: 2005-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 241-245
• Serial:
  • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0899-1561
  • EISSN: 1943-5533
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jmcee7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Materials; Mechanical engineering; Research
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; I30: Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01000894
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 2005 11:21AM