Title:
Engineering Mechanics and Structural Materials Research in the Twenty-First Century
Author(s):
K. P. Chong
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
206
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
547-560
Keywords:
condition assessment, designer materials, durability, information technology, multi-scales, nanotechnology, research needs
DOI:
10.14359/12276
Date:
4/1/2002
Abstract:
Mechanics and materials are essential elements in all of the transcendent techynologies in the twenty first century and in the New Economy. Information technology and biotechnology. Research opportunities and challenges in theoretical and applied mechanics as well as engineering materials, including cement-based materials, in the exciting information age are presented and discussed.