Based on the multiresolution method, which combines
the continuum mechanics, kinetic Monte Carlo method
and molecular dynamics method, this book studies the
nanostructured materials grown by quantum-dot self-
assembly, mechanical properties of strained
semiconductors, and mechanical properties of carbon
nanotube reinforced composites. This book covers the
following three main contributions: 1). Self-
organization of semiconductors InAs/GaAs in Stranski-
Krastanov growth mode is studied using kinetic Monte
Carlo simulations method coupled with the Green s
function solution for the elastic strain energy
distribution; 2) Utilizing the basic continuum
mechanics, we present a molecular dynamic prediction
for the elastic stiffness C11, C12 and C44 in
strained silicon and InAs as functions of the
volumetric (misfit) strain; 3). Also using MD
method, the carbon nanotube reinforced Epon 862
composite is studied. The stress-strain relations
and the elastic Young s moduli along the
longitudinal direction (parallel to CNT) are
simulated with the results being also compared with
those from the rule-of-mixture.
the continuum mechanics, kinetic Monte Carlo method
and molecular dynamics method, this book studies the
nanostructured materials grown by quantum-dot self-
assembly, mechanical properties of strained
semiconductors, and mechanical properties of carbon
nanotube reinforced composites. This book covers the
following three main contributions: 1). Self-
organization of semiconductors InAs/GaAs in Stranski-
Krastanov growth mode is studied using kinetic Monte
Carlo simulations method coupled with the Green s
function solution for the elastic strain energy
distribution; 2) Utilizing the basic continuum
mechanics, we present a molecular dynamic prediction
for the elastic stiffness C11, C12 and C44 in
strained silicon and InAs as functions of the
volumetric (misfit) strain; 3). Also using MD
method, the carbon nanotube reinforced Epon 862
composite is studied. The stress-strain relations
and the elastic Young s moduli along the
longitudinal direction (parallel to CNT) are
simulated with the results being also compared with
those from the rule-of-mixture.