Mechanical Behavior of Materials

As the first textbook to adopt a design-led approach to the teaching of mechanical behavior of materials, this innovative engineering textbook is ideal for those who need to understand how the basics of mechanical response link to the performance of structural materials

Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation and Design is the first textbook to adopt a design-led approach to the teaching of mechanical behavior of materials in which the underlying fundamental science is presented in the context of design. This approach has been found to help motivate and engage students through real-life case studies and illustrative applications. In addition to the design-led approach, Mishra and Charit cover newer content not found in other textbooks, such as recent advances in microstructural characterization techniques and up-to-date presentation of fundamentals that link the microstructure of engineering materials with realistic mechanical response.