Mechanical Properties of Engineered Materials

<p>Featuring in-depth discussions on tensile and compressive properties shear properties strength hardness environmental effects and creep crack growth Mechanical Properties of Engineered Materials considers computation of principal stresses and strains mechanical testing plasticity in ceramics metals intermetallics and polymers materials selection for thermal shock resistance the analysis of failure mechanisms such as fatigue fracture and creep and fatigue life prediction. It is a top-shelf reference for professionals and students in materials chemical mechanical corrosion industrial civil and maintenance engineering; and surface chemistry. </p>