Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007 Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites

How do engineering materials deform when bearing mechanical loads? To answer this crucial question, the book bridges the gap between continuum mechanics and materials science. The different kinds of material deformation are explained in detail. The book also discusses the physical processes occurring during the deformation of all classes of engineering materials and shows how these materials can be strengthened to meet the design requirements. It provides the knowledge needed in selecting the appropriate engineering material for a certain design problem. This book is both a valuable textbook and a useful reference for graduate students and practising engineers.

Textbook merging the areas of Continuum Mechanics and Materials Science

Thoroughly explains the mechanisms of the mechanical behavior of materials

Deals with metals, ceramics, and polymers

Discusses strengthening measures