At the end of this course, the student will learn:

Micromechanics of deformation, slip, dislocations. Strengthening mechanisms: solid solution strengthening, particle strengthening, grain size strengthening, fiber strengthening, work hardening. Micromechanics of fracture: brittle fracture, ductile fracture, void initiation, growth and coalescence. Ductile-brittle transition temperature. Fatigue of metals. Fracture mechanics. Mechanical behavior at elevated temperature