Experimental Techniques in Materials and Mechanics

C. Suryanarayana is a professor of materials science and engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Suryanarayana is a fellow of ASM International and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK). He has published over 330 technical papers and according to Thomson Reuters, is one of the top 40 materials scientists with the highest citation impact scores for papers published since 2000. His research focuses on rapid solidification processing, mechanical alloying, innovative synthesis/processing techniques, metallic glasses, superconductivity, quasicrystals, and nanostructured materials.

This book covers the main characterization tools for materials mechanics, phase analysis by x-ray diffraction and microstructure analysis in a comprehensive and exhaustive way. In addition, steel is presented as a practical example, covering phase transitions and common heat treatments. [It is] easy to read and understand for a beginner’s level, including examples and questions for practicing and control.—Thomas Klassen, Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg, Germany ... beneficial for undergraduate students in developing their concepts related to the experimental techniques in materials and mechanics. —Soon-Jik Hong, Kongju National University

• Introduction. X-Ray Diffraction. Optical Microscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy. The Iron-Carbon Phase Diagram and Microstructures of Steels. Heat Treatment of Steels. Hardenability of Steels. Hardness Testing. Tensile Testing. Impact Testing. Fatigue Testing. Creep Testing. Index.