Publisher's Synopsis
This application-oriented book offers a presentation of the principles underlying the mechanics of piezoelectric materials and the methods available for calculating piezoelements used in radio and computer technology, ultrasonics and defectoscopy. New advances in this field, such as fracture mechanics, and the theory of plates and shells are described. The book draws attention to polarized ceramic, a material that is becoming increasingly important for its acoustoelectric applications. The book is intended for the use of mechanical engineers, specialists in physical acoustics, ultrasonic technology, electronics and radio engineering, as well as of advanced students of the mechanics of continuous media.
