Topic: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Approach
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the important linkages between the structure and mechanical properties of materials. The mechanical properties of materials, on their turn, determine the performance. We are faced with an ever increasing number of materials, with ever more complex microstructures and mechanical properties. The traditional structural materials are metals, ceramics, and polymers. Monolithic materials are giving way to composites in many applications. The course will cover the areas: Structure, Properties, (Mechanical), and Testing (Mechanical).

Textbook
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
M. A. Meyers and K. K. Chawla
Atlas Books

Materials Coverage:
The planned number of teaching hours per day is 3
Day 1　　Chapter 1　　　　 Materials: Structure, Properties, and Performance
Day 2　　Chapter 2　　　　 Elasticity and Viscoelasticity
Day 3　　Chapter 3　　　　 Plasticity
Day 4　　Chapter 4　　　　 Imperfections: Point and Line Defects　 
Day 5　　Chapters 5　　    Imperfections: Interfacial and Volumetric Defects
Day 6　　Chapter 6　　　　 Geometry of Deformation and Work Hardening
Day 7　　Chapter 7　　　　 Fracture: Macroscopic Aspects
Day 8　　Chapter 8　　　　 Fracture: Microscopic Aspects;
Day 9　　Chapter 9　　　　 Fracture Testing
Day 10　　Chapter 10　　　  Solid Solution, Precipitation, and Dispersion Strengthening;
Day 11　　Chapter 11　　　  Martensitic Transformation
Day 12　　Chapter 12 　　   Intermetallics
Day 13　　Chapter 13　　    Creep and Superplasticity
Day 14　　Chapter 14　　    Fatigue
Day 15　　Chapter 15　　    Composite Materials
Day 16　　Chapter 16　　　  (new edition) Environmental Effects

Homework
There will be design questions throughout the course. They will be marked D. Homework (4 questions) will be assigned every day at the beginning of class.

Curriculum Vitae --Marc Andre΄ Meyers