Author: Qun Zhang
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0124077374
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Multiphysics Modeling: Numerical Methods and Engineering Applications: Tsinghua University Press Computational Mechanics Series describes the basic principles and methods for multiphysics modeling, covering related areas of physics such as structure mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic field, and noise. The book provides the latest information on basic numerical methods, also considering coupled problems spanning fluid-solid interaction, thermal-stress coupling, fluid-solid-thermal coupling, electromagnetic solid thermal fluid coupling, and structure-noise coupling. Users will find a comprehensive book that covers background theory, algorithms, key technologies, and applications for each coupling method. - Presents a wealth of multiphysics modeling methods, issues, and worked examples in a single volume - Provides a go-to resource for coupling and multiphysics problems - Covers the multiphysics details not touched upon in broader numerical methods references, including load transfer between physics, element level strong coupling, and interface strong coupling, amongst others - Discusses practical applications throughout and tackles real-life multiphysics problems across areas such as automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering
Multiphysics Modeling: Numerical Methods and Engineering Applications
Author: Qun Zhang
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0124077374
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Multiphysics Modeling: Numerical Methods and Engineering Applications: Tsinghua University Press Computational Mechanics Series describes the basic principles and methods for multiphysics modeling, covering related areas of physics such as structure mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic field, and noise. The book provides the latest information on basic numerical methods, also considering coupled problems spanning fluid-solid interaction, thermal-stress coupling, fluid-solid-thermal coupling, electromagnetic solid thermal fluid coupling, and structure-noise coupling. Users will find a comprehensive book that covers background theory, algorithms, key technologies, and applications for each coupling method. - Presents a wealth of multiphysics modeling methods, issues, and worked examples in a single volume - Provides a go-to resource for coupling and multiphysics problems - Covers the multiphysics details not touched upon in broader numerical methods references, including load transfer between physics, element level strong coupling, and interface strong coupling, amongst others - Discusses practical applications throughout and tackles real-life multiphysics problems across areas such as automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0124077374
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Multiphysics Modeling: Numerical Methods and Engineering Applications: Tsinghua University Press Computational Mechanics Series describes the basic principles and methods for multiphysics modeling, covering related areas of physics such as structure mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic field, and noise. The book provides the latest information on basic numerical methods, also considering coupled problems spanning fluid-solid interaction, thermal-stress coupling, fluid-solid-thermal coupling, electromagnetic solid thermal fluid coupling, and structure-noise coupling. Users will find a comprehensive book that covers background theory, algorithms, key technologies, and applications for each coupling method. - Presents a wealth of multiphysics modeling methods, issues, and worked examples in a single volume - Provides a go-to resource for coupling and multiphysics problems - Covers the multiphysics details not touched upon in broader numerical methods references, including load transfer between physics, element level strong coupling, and interface strong coupling, amongst others - Discusses practical applications throughout and tackles real-life multiphysics problems across areas such as automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering
Multiphysics Modeling
Author: Murat Peksen
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128119039
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Multiphysics Modelling: Materials, Components, and Systems focuses on situations where coupled phenomena involving a combination of thermal, fluid, and solid mechanics occur. Important fundamentals of the various physics that are required in multiphysics modelling are introduced and supported with practical problems. More advanced topics such as creep deformation, fatigue and fracture, multiphase flow or melting in porous media are tackled. 3D interactions in system architectures and energy systems such as batteries, reformer or fuel cells, and modelling of high-performance materials are exemplified. Important multiphysics modelling issues are highlighted. In addition to theory, solutions to problems, such as in linear and non-linear situations are addressed, as well as specific solutions for multiphysics modelling of fluid-solid, solid-solid and fluid-fluid interactions are given. Drawing on teaching experience, industry solutions, and the latest research, this book is the most complete guide to multiphysics modelling available for students and researchers in diverse science and engineering disciplines. - Provides a thorough intro to the theory behind multiphysics modeling - Covers both linear and non-linear material behaviors - Helps to answer practical questions such as when to use 2D or 3D modeling
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128119039
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Multiphysics Modelling: Materials, Components, and Systems focuses on situations where coupled phenomena involving a combination of thermal, fluid, and solid mechanics occur. Important fundamentals of the various physics that are required in multiphysics modelling are introduced and supported with practical problems. More advanced topics such as creep deformation, fatigue and fracture, multiphase flow or melting in porous media are tackled. 3D interactions in system architectures and energy systems such as batteries, reformer or fuel cells, and modelling of high-performance materials are exemplified. Important multiphysics modelling issues are highlighted. In addition to theory, solutions to problems, such as in linear and non-linear situations are addressed, as well as specific solutions for multiphysics modelling of fluid-solid, solid-solid and fluid-fluid interactions are given. Drawing on teaching experience, industry solutions, and the latest research, this book is the most complete guide to multiphysics modelling available for students and researchers in diverse science and engineering disciplines. - Provides a thorough intro to the theory behind multiphysics modeling - Covers both linear and non-linear material behaviors - Helps to answer practical questions such as when to use 2D or 3D modeling
Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL 5 and MATLAB
Author: Roger W. Pryor
Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
ISBN: 1683925882
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 743
Book Description
COMSOL 5 and MATLAB are valuable software modeling tools for engineers and scientists. This updated edition includes five new models and explores a wide range of models in coordinate systems from 0D to 3D, introducing the numerical analysis techniques employed in COMSOL 5.6 and MATLAB software. The text presents electromagnetic, electronic, optical, thermal physics, and biomedical models as examples. It presents the fundamental concepts in the models and the step-by-step instructions needed to build each model. The companion files include all the built models for each step-by-step example presented in the text and the related animations, as specified. The book is designed to introduce modeling to an experienced engineer or can also be used for upper level undergraduate or graduate courses. FEATURES: Focuses on COMSOL 5.x and MATLAB models that demonstrate the use of concepts for later application in engineering, science, medicine, and biophysics for the development of devices and systems Includes companion files with executable copies of each model and related animations Includes detailed discussions of possible modeling errors and results Uses a step-by-step modeling methodology linked to the Fundamental Laws of Physics. The companion files are also available online by emailing the publisher with proof of purchase at [email protected].
Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
ISBN: 1683925882
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 743
Book Description
COMSOL 5 and MATLAB are valuable software modeling tools for engineers and scientists. This updated edition includes five new models and explores a wide range of models in coordinate systems from 0D to 3D, introducing the numerical analysis techniques employed in COMSOL 5.6 and MATLAB software. The text presents electromagnetic, electronic, optical, thermal physics, and biomedical models as examples. It presents the fundamental concepts in the models and the step-by-step instructions needed to build each model. The companion files include all the built models for each step-by-step example presented in the text and the related animations, as specified. The book is designed to introduce modeling to an experienced engineer or can also be used for upper level undergraduate or graduate courses. FEATURES: Focuses on COMSOL 5.x and MATLAB models that demonstrate the use of concepts for later application in engineering, science, medicine, and biophysics for the development of devices and systems Includes companion files with executable copies of each model and related animations Includes detailed discussions of possible modeling errors and results Uses a step-by-step modeling methodology linked to the Fundamental Laws of Physics. The companion files are also available online by emailing the publisher with proof of purchase at [email protected].
Multiphysics Modeling With Finite Element Methods
Author: William B J Zimmerman
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN: 9813106735
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Finite element methods for approximating partial differential equations that arise in science and engineering analysis find widespread application. Numerical analysis tools make the solutions of coupled physics, mechanics, chemistry, and even biology accessible to the novice modeler. Nevertheless, modelers must be aware of the limitations and difficulties in developing numerical models that faithfully represent the system they are modeling.This textbook introduces the intellectual framework for modeling with Comsol Multiphysics, a package which has unique features in representing multiply linked domains with complex geometry, highly coupled and nonlinear equation systems, and arbitrarily complicated boundary, auxiliary, and initial conditions. But with this modeling power comes great opportunities and great perils.Progressively, in the first part of the book the novice modeler develops an understanding of how to build up complicated models piecemeal and test them modularly. The second part of the book introduces advanced analysis techniques. The final part of the book deals with case studies in a broad range of application areas including nonlinear pattern formation, thin film dynamics and heterogeneous catalysis, composite and effective media for heat, mass, conductivity, and dispersion, population balances, tomography, multiphase flow, electrokinetic, microfluidic networks, plasma dynamics, and corrosion chemistry.As a revision of Process Modeling and Simulation with Finite Element Methods, this book uses the very latest features of Comsol Multiphysics. There are new case studies on multiphase flow with phase change, plasma dynamics, electromagnetohydrodynamics, microfluidic mixing, and corrosion. In addition, major improvements to the level set method for multiphase flow to ensure phase conservation is introduced.
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN: 9813106735
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Finite element methods for approximating partial differential equations that arise in science and engineering analysis find widespread application. Numerical analysis tools make the solutions of coupled physics, mechanics, chemistry, and even biology accessible to the novice modeler. Nevertheless, modelers must be aware of the limitations and difficulties in developing numerical models that faithfully represent the system they are modeling.This textbook introduces the intellectual framework for modeling with Comsol Multiphysics, a package which has unique features in representing multiply linked domains with complex geometry, highly coupled and nonlinear equation systems, and arbitrarily complicated boundary, auxiliary, and initial conditions. But with this modeling power comes great opportunities and great perils.Progressively, in the first part of the book the novice modeler develops an understanding of how to build up complicated models piecemeal and test them modularly. The second part of the book introduces advanced analysis techniques. The final part of the book deals with case studies in a broad range of application areas including nonlinear pattern formation, thin film dynamics and heterogeneous catalysis, composite and effective media for heat, mass, conductivity, and dispersion, population balances, tomography, multiphase flow, electrokinetic, microfluidic networks, plasma dynamics, and corrosion chemistry.As a revision of Process Modeling and Simulation with Finite Element Methods, this book uses the very latest features of Comsol Multiphysics. There are new case studies on multiphase flow with phase change, plasma dynamics, electromagnetohydrodynamics, microfluidic mixing, and corrosion. In addition, major improvements to the level set method for multiphase flow to ensure phase conservation is introduced.
Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL?
Author: Roger Pryor
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 0763779997
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL? rapidly introduces the senior level undergraduate, graduate or professional scientist or engineer to the art and science of computerized modeling for physical systems and devices. It offers a step-by-step modeling methodology through examples that are linked to the Fundamental Laws of Physics through a First Principles Analysis approach. The text explores a breadth of multiphysics models in coordinate systems that range from 1D to 3D and introduces the readers to the numerical analysis modeling techniques employed in the COMSOL? Multiphysics? software. After readers have built and run the examples, they will have a much firmer understanding of the concepts, skills, and benefits acquired from the use of computerized modeling techniques to solve their current technological problems and to explore new areas of application for their particular technological areas of interest.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 0763779997
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL? rapidly introduces the senior level undergraduate, graduate or professional scientist or engineer to the art and science of computerized modeling for physical systems and devices. It offers a step-by-step modeling methodology through examples that are linked to the Fundamental Laws of Physics through a First Principles Analysis approach. The text explores a breadth of multiphysics models in coordinate systems that range from 1D to 3D and introduces the readers to the numerical analysis modeling techniques employed in the COMSOL? Multiphysics? software. After readers have built and run the examples, they will have a much firmer understanding of the concepts, skills, and benefits acquired from the use of computerized modeling techniques to solve their current technological problems and to explore new areas of application for their particular technological areas of interest.
Multiphysics Simulation
Author: Ercan M. Dede
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1447156404
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
This book highlights a unique combination of numerical tools and strategies for handling the challenges of multiphysics simulation, with a specific focus on electromechanical systems as the target application. Features: introduces the concept of design via simulation, along with the role of multiphysics simulation in today’s engineering environment; discusses the importance of structural optimization techniques in the design and development of electromechanical systems; provides an overview of the physics commonly involved with electromechanical systems for applications such as electronics, magnetic components, RF components, actuators, and motors; reviews the governing equations for the simulation of related multiphysics problems; outlines relevant (topology and parametric size) optimization methods for electromechanical systems; describes in detail several multiphysics simulation and optimization example studies in both two and three dimensions, with sample numerical code.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1447156404
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
This book highlights a unique combination of numerical tools and strategies for handling the challenges of multiphysics simulation, with a specific focus on electromechanical systems as the target application. Features: introduces the concept of design via simulation, along with the role of multiphysics simulation in today’s engineering environment; discusses the importance of structural optimization techniques in the design and development of electromechanical systems; provides an overview of the physics commonly involved with electromechanical systems for applications such as electronics, magnetic components, RF components, actuators, and motors; reviews the governing equations for the simulation of related multiphysics problems; outlines relevant (topology and parametric size) optimization methods for electromechanical systems; describes in detail several multiphysics simulation and optimization example studies in both two and three dimensions, with sample numerical code.
Multiphysics Simulation by Design for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives
Author: Marius Rosu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119103444
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Presents applied theory and advanced simulation techniques for electric machines and drives This book combines the knowledge of experts from both academia and the software industry to present theories of multiphysics simulation by design for electrical machines, power electronics, and drives. The comprehensive design approach described within supports new applications required by technologies sustaining high drive efficiency. The highlighted framework considers the electric machine at the heart of the entire electric drive. The book also emphasizes the simulation by design concept—a concept that frames the entire highlighted design methodology, which is described and illustrated by various advanced simulation technologies. Multiphysics Simulation by Design for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives begins with the basics of electrical machine design and manufacturing tolerances. It also discusses fundamental aspects of the state of the art design process and includes examples from industrial practice. It explains FEM-based analysis techniques for electrical machine design—providing details on how it can be employed in ANSYS Maxwell software. In addition, the book covers advanced magnetic material modeling capabilities employed in numerical computation; thermal analysis; automated optimization for electric machines; and power electronics and drive systems. This valuable resource: Delivers the multi-physics know-how based on practical electric machine design methodologies Provides an extensive overview of electric machine design optimization and its integration with power electronics and drives Incorporates case studies from industrial practice and research and development projects Multiphysics Simulation by Design for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives is an incredibly helpful book for design engineers, application and system engineers, and technical professionals. It will also benefit graduate engineering students with a strong interest in electric machines and drives.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119103444
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Presents applied theory and advanced simulation techniques for electric machines and drives This book combines the knowledge of experts from both academia and the software industry to present theories of multiphysics simulation by design for electrical machines, power electronics, and drives. The comprehensive design approach described within supports new applications required by technologies sustaining high drive efficiency. The highlighted framework considers the electric machine at the heart of the entire electric drive. The book also emphasizes the simulation by design concept—a concept that frames the entire highlighted design methodology, which is described and illustrated by various advanced simulation technologies. Multiphysics Simulation by Design for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives begins with the basics of electrical machine design and manufacturing tolerances. It also discusses fundamental aspects of the state of the art design process and includes examples from industrial practice. It explains FEM-based analysis techniques for electrical machine design—providing details on how it can be employed in ANSYS Maxwell software. In addition, the book covers advanced magnetic material modeling capabilities employed in numerical computation; thermal analysis; automated optimization for electric machines; and power electronics and drive systems. This valuable resource: Delivers the multi-physics know-how based on practical electric machine design methodologies Provides an extensive overview of electric machine design optimization and its integration with power electronics and drives Incorporates case studies from industrial practice and research and development projects Multiphysics Simulation by Design for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives is an incredibly helpful book for design engineers, application and system engineers, and technical professionals. It will also benefit graduate engineering students with a strong interest in electric machines and drives.
Multiphysics Modelling of Fluid-Particulate Systems
Author: Hassan Khawaja
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128183462
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Multiphysics Modelling of Fluid-Particulate Systems provides an explanation of how to model fluid-particulate systems using Eulerian and Lagrangian methods. The computational cost and relative merits of the different methods are compared, with recommendations on where and how to apply them provided. The science underlying the fluid-particulate phenomena involves computational fluid dynamics (for liquids and gases), computational particle dynamics (solids), and mass and heat transfer. In order to simulate these systems, it is essential to model the interactions between phases and the fluids and particles themselves. This book details instructions for several numerical methods of dealing with this complex problem. This book is essential reading for researchers from all backgrounds interested in multiphase flows or fluid-solid modeling, as well as engineers working on related problems in chemical engineering, food science, process engineering, geophysics or metallurgical processing. - Provides detailed coverage of Resolved and Unresolved Computational Fluid Dynamics - Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, and their various attributes - Gives an excellent summary of a range of simulation techniques and provides numerical examples - Starts with a broad introduction to fluid-particulate systems to help readers from a range of disciplines grasp fundamental principles
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128183462
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Multiphysics Modelling of Fluid-Particulate Systems provides an explanation of how to model fluid-particulate systems using Eulerian and Lagrangian methods. The computational cost and relative merits of the different methods are compared, with recommendations on where and how to apply them provided. The science underlying the fluid-particulate phenomena involves computational fluid dynamics (for liquids and gases), computational particle dynamics (solids), and mass and heat transfer. In order to simulate these systems, it is essential to model the interactions between phases and the fluids and particles themselves. This book details instructions for several numerical methods of dealing with this complex problem. This book is essential reading for researchers from all backgrounds interested in multiphase flows or fluid-solid modeling, as well as engineers working on related problems in chemical engineering, food science, process engineering, geophysics or metallurgical processing. - Provides detailed coverage of Resolved and Unresolved Computational Fluid Dynamics - Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, and their various attributes - Gives an excellent summary of a range of simulation techniques and provides numerical examples - Starts with a broad introduction to fluid-particulate systems to help readers from a range of disciplines grasp fundamental principles
Optics Modeling and Visualization with COMSOL Multiphysics
Author: Hee C. Lim
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724516565
Category : COMSOL Multiphysics
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This manuscript is a step-by-step graphical instructions for COMSOL Multiphysics with Ray Optics Module and Wave Optics module modeling and computational physics simulation. All the example models investigated and visualized with the help of Finite Element Analysis are referenced from the standard USA undergraduate text on Optics by E. Hecht. The simulations include the use of geometrical ray tracings for point source, hemispherical, and conic rays as well as full electromagnetic waves source employing the Maxwell's wave equations for Gaussian waves input. Both 2D and 3D computational physics approach will be discussed with the introduction of the trick-of-the-trades meshings, and modeling skill besides setup options that are skillfully hidden in the simulation software from plain sight.The geometrical model covers 2D and 3D electromagnetic waves propagation in user defined refractive index domain; Laws of Refraction for 2D converging and diverging lens; Laws of Reflection for specular mirrors, 3D Prism, 3D Prism mirror equivalent system; Polarizations for 3D linear polarizers, 3D circular polarizer, 3D linear wave retarder such as half wave plate, quarter wave plate; the Theory of Superposition for the 2D Young's double slits Wavefront-splitting interference experiment, 3D thin film uniform thickness Amplitude-splitting interference experiment, 2D Michelson interferometer Mirrored-interference setup with the 1D interference fringes line graph; Fermat's principle for 2D single slits diffraction, 3D circular aperture diffraction experiment, 3D rectangular slit diffraction experiment, 3D diffraction gratings experiment with Fresnel near field and Fraunhofer far field diffraction pattern, diffraction pattern: Sinc() function observation discussions, the Limitation of ray tracing physics vs. full electromagnetic waves simulations in the physics of optics, the Babinet's principle of transparent openings or opaque obstacles diffraction slit; and finally the Modern optics of 2D and 3D LASER cavity multiphysics models with the application of multiple release time of rays for Stimulated Emission lasing. One of the most important and crucial component of the computational physics subject, the user customizable library of material properties that governs the realisticality of the final modeled results, is highlighted in the appendix section.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724516565
Category : COMSOL Multiphysics
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This manuscript is a step-by-step graphical instructions for COMSOL Multiphysics with Ray Optics Module and Wave Optics module modeling and computational physics simulation. All the example models investigated and visualized with the help of Finite Element Analysis are referenced from the standard USA undergraduate text on Optics by E. Hecht. The simulations include the use of geometrical ray tracings for point source, hemispherical, and conic rays as well as full electromagnetic waves source employing the Maxwell's wave equations for Gaussian waves input. Both 2D and 3D computational physics approach will be discussed with the introduction of the trick-of-the-trades meshings, and modeling skill besides setup options that are skillfully hidden in the simulation software from plain sight.The geometrical model covers 2D and 3D electromagnetic waves propagation in user defined refractive index domain; Laws of Refraction for 2D converging and diverging lens; Laws of Reflection for specular mirrors, 3D Prism, 3D Prism mirror equivalent system; Polarizations for 3D linear polarizers, 3D circular polarizer, 3D linear wave retarder such as half wave plate, quarter wave plate; the Theory of Superposition for the 2D Young's double slits Wavefront-splitting interference experiment, 3D thin film uniform thickness Amplitude-splitting interference experiment, 2D Michelson interferometer Mirrored-interference setup with the 1D interference fringes line graph; Fermat's principle for 2D single slits diffraction, 3D circular aperture diffraction experiment, 3D rectangular slit diffraction experiment, 3D diffraction gratings experiment with Fresnel near field and Fraunhofer far field diffraction pattern, diffraction pattern: Sinc() function observation discussions, the Limitation of ray tracing physics vs. full electromagnetic waves simulations in the physics of optics, the Babinet's principle of transparent openings or opaque obstacles diffraction slit; and finally the Modern optics of 2D and 3D LASER cavity multiphysics models with the application of multiple release time of rays for Stimulated Emission lasing. One of the most important and crucial component of the computational physics subject, the user customizable library of material properties that governs the realisticality of the final modeled results, is highlighted in the appendix section.
Advances in Multiphysics Simulation and Experimental Testing of Mems
Author: Attilio Frangi
Publisher: Imperial College Press
ISBN: 1860948634
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This volume takes a much needed multiphysical approach to the numerical and experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties of MEMS and NEMS. The contributed chapters present many of the most recent developments in fields ranging from microfluids and damping to structural analysis, topology optimization and nanoscale simulations. The book responds to a growing need emerging in academia and industry to merge different areas of expertise towards a unified design and analysis of MEMS and NEMS.
Publisher: Imperial College Press
ISBN: 1860948634
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This volume takes a much needed multiphysical approach to the numerical and experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties of MEMS and NEMS. The contributed chapters present many of the most recent developments in fields ranging from microfluids and damping to structural analysis, topology optimization and nanoscale simulations. The book responds to a growing need emerging in academia and industry to merge different areas of expertise towards a unified design and analysis of MEMS and NEMS.