Significant progress in the science and technology of the mechanical behaviour of materials has been made in recent years. The greatest strides forward have occ

Significant progress in the science and technology of the mechanical behaviour of materials has been made in recent years. The greatest strides forward have occ

This volume contains the edited version of lectures and selected research contributions presented at the NATO ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTE on MECHANICAL BEHA VI OUR

Traditionally the vast majority of materials characterization techniques have been destructive, e. g. , chemical compositional analysis, metallographic determin

Includes numerous examples and problems for student practice, this textbook is ideal for courses on the mechanical behaviour of materials taught in departments