The mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes are studied by using classical molecular dynamics simulations. Especially, the effects of filling, temperature, and functionalization on CNT's tensional and twisting properties are considered in this study.

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• SeongJun Heo; Susan Sinnott (2007), "Atomistic Modeling of the Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Materials," http://nanohub.org/resources/2604.

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1. carbon nanotubes
2. education/outreach
3. mechanical properties
4. molecular dynamics
5. nano electro-mechanical systems