Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 5th Edition, introduces the spectrum of mechanical behavior of materials, focusing on deformation, fracture, and fatigue. The textbook presents practical engineering methods for testing structural materials to determine their properties and evaluate mechanical performance under load.

The text concentrates on predicting material strength and service life, preparing readers to avoid structural failure in machines, vehicles, and structures. Its logical treatment and ready-to-use format support applied analysis across engineering contexts.

Intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate engineering courses in mechanical behavior of materials, this volume serves upper-level students who have completed an elementary course in mechanics of materials.