Challenges in Mechanics and Materials Research in the Twenty-First Century
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 17, Issue 3
Abstract
Mechanics and materials engineering are essential elements in all of the transcendent technologies of the twenty-first 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 herein.
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The writers would like to thank their colleagues and many members of the research community for their comments and input during the writing of this opinion paper. We would appreciate further feedback from the research community at large. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writers only, not necessarily those of the National Science Foundation nor representative of their positions at NSF. This paper was written by U.S. government employees. It may not be copyrighted and is intended for wide dissemination. Information on NSF initiatives, announcements, and awards can be found on the NSF website: http://www.nsf.gov.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 17 • Issue 3 • June 2005
Pages: 241 - 245
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© 2005 ASCE.
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Received: Apr 6, 2004
Accepted: Apr 6, 2004
Published online: Jun 1, 2005
Published in print: Jun 2005
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Note. Associate Editor: Yunping Xi
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