Mechanical Behaviour and Testing of Materials

This comprehensive book provides an insight into the mechanical behaviour and testing of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, which are widely employed for structural applications under varying loads, temperatures and environments. Organised in 13 chapters, this book begins with explaining the fundamentals of materials, their basic building units, atomic bonding and crystal structure, further describing the role of imperfections on the behaviour of metals and alloys. The book then explains dislocation theory in a simplified yet analytical manner. The destructive and non-destructive testing methods are discussed, and the interpreted test data are then examined critically. Specifically designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, the book will be equally beneficial for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Mechanical engineering and related disciplines. Besides, the book will also be useful for the practising engineers. Key Features: Practical Manual in the form of Appendices Question Bank along with solutions 200 Objective Type Questions (all from the GATE examination) Glossary of terms

Table of Contents:
Contents: Preface 1. NATURE OF MATERIALS 2. CRYSTAL IMPERFECTIONS 3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 4. DISLOCATION THEORY 5. DEFORMATION OF METALS 6. STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS IN MATERIALS 7. FRACTURE 8. TENSILE BEHAVIOUR 9. HARDNESS TESTING 10. DUCTILE-BRITTLE TRANSITION BEHAVIOUR AND FRACTURE TOUGHNESS TEST 11. FATIGUE BEHAVIOUR 12. CREEP BEHAVIOUR 13. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Glossary Question Bank Appendices Bibliography Index

About the Author :
A. K. Bhargava is Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. He has more than 30 years of teaching experience. Professor Bhargava has published several technical papers in national and international journals of repute. He is the member of American Society for Metals and life member of Indian Institute of Metals (IIM). C. P. Sharma is Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur. His areas of interest are Engineering Materials, Heat Treatment and Alloy Development.Dr. Sharma has more than three decades of industrial and teaching experience. He has published many papers in various national and international journals. He has been Founder Director of Asian Institute of Technology, Tonk, Rajasthan.