Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials

Download or read book Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials written by Joachim Roesler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.