Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, Enhanced eText

The sixth edition of Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials provides a detailed examination of the mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and their composites. Offering an integrated macroscopic/microscopic approach to the subject, this comprehensive textbook features in-depth explanations, plentiful figures and illustrations, and a full array of student and instructor resources. Divided into two sections, the text first introduces readers to the principles of elastic and plastic deformation, including the plastic deformation response of solids and concepts of stress, strain, and stiffness. The book’s second section demonstrates how fracture mechanics and materials science principles are applied to the study of fracture in solids, including material stiffness, strength, toughness, and time-dependent mechanical response.

Now available as an interactive e-book, this edition features extensive new multimedia content. Over three hours of high-quality video footage helps students understand the real-world application of key topics, while more than 300 embedded PowerPoint slides highlight important information and strengthen comprehension. Numerous real-world examples and case studies of actual service failures illustrate the importance of applying fracture mechanics principles in failure analysis.

Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 6^th Edition is an ideal text for college-level courses in metallurgy and materials, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, as well as for engineers wanting to increase their knowledge of the mechanical properties of solids.