Testing of the Plastic Deformation of Metals

Discover a novel, self-contained approach to an important technical area, providing both theoretical background and practical details. Coverage includes mechanics and physical metallurgy, as well as study of both established and novel procedures such as indentation plastometry. Numerical simulation (FEM modelling) is explored thoroughly, and issues of scale are discussed in depth. Discusses procedures designed to explore plasticity under various conditions, and relates sample responses to deformation mechanisms, including microstructural effects. Features references throughout to industrial processing and component usage conditions, to a wide range of metallic alloys, and to effects of residual stresses, anisotropy and inhomogeneity within samples. A perfect tool for materials scientists, engineers and researchers involved in mechanical testing (of metals), and those involved in the development of novel materials and components.

• Provides the necessary background in mechanics, mechanisms of plastic deformation, metallurgy and microstructural effects in one place
• Includes a detailed explanation of the well-established methods of mechanical testing, providing insights into their features and limitations
• Delivers information about several novel testing procedures and the advantages that they can confer, with extensive referencing of research literature