Micromorphic media [Elektronische Ressource] : interpretation by homogenisation / vorgelegt von Ralf Jänicke

Micromorphic media:Interpretation by homogenisationDissertationzur Erlangung des GradesDoktor der Ingenieurwissenschaften (Dr.-Ing.)der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakult¨at IIIChemie, Pharmazie, Bio- und Werkstoffwissenschaftender Universit¨at des Saarlandesvorgelegt vonDipl.-Ing. Ralf J¨anickeSaarbr¨ucken29. April 2010Tag der Einreichung: 29.04.2010Tag des Kolloquiums: 12.07.2010Dekan: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan DiebelsGutachter: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan DiebelsProf. Dr. Samuel ForestProf. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. h.c. Holm AltenbachPrefaceThe research presented within this contribution was carried out during mytime as a PhD student at the Chair of Applied Mechanics, Saarland Univer-sity, Saarbru¨cken, from December 2006 to April 2010.First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to my adviser ProfessorDr.-Ing. Stefan Diebels. Already during my time as a diploma student athis institute, he provided me an environment of scientific stimulation in apleasant working atmosphere. He always encouraged me to think indepen-dently and to act on my own initiative. However, he never lost sight ofassisting me during my journey through the mystic world of micromorphicmedia if necessary. Stefan, special thanks for your unselfish support withregard to the arising changes in my life! Secondly, I would like to thank Pro-fessor Samuel Forest.