Description
Book SynopsisDiscover a novel, self-contained approach to an important technical area, providing both theoretical background and practical details. Coverage includes mechanics and physical metallurgy, as well as study of both established and novel procedures such as indentation plastometry. Numerical simulation (FEM modelling) is explored thoroughly, and issues of scale are discussed in depth. Discusses procedures designed to explore plasticity under various conditions, and relates sample responses to deformation mechanisms, including microstructural effects. Features references throughout to industrial processing and component usage conditions, to a wide range of metallic alloys, and to effects of residual stresses, anisotropy and inhomogeneity within samples. A perfect tool for materials scientists, engineers and researchers involved in mechanical testing (of metals), and those involved in the development of novel materials and components.
Trade Review'The book can be used as either a textbook or reference text for first year graduate students. Meanwhile it is required reading for professional engineers as well as researchers in the field of metal materials testing … Essential.' S. D. El Wakil, Choice Magazine
Table of ContentsPreface; Nomenclature; 1. General introduction; 2. Stresses, strains and elasticity; 3. Continuum plasticity; 4. Mechanisms of plastic deformation in metals; 5. Tensile testing; 6. Compressive testing; 7. Hardness testing; 8. Indentation plastometry; 9. Nano-Indentation and micro-pillar compression; 10. Other testing geometries and conditions; Index.
