About the Book: Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials
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 (elasticity,
plasticity, fracture, creep, fatigue) are explained in detail. The book also
discusses the physical processes occurring during the deformation of all classes
of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) 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. The reader will thus learn how to critically
employ design