Course Topics

Introduction to Material Mechanics
- Overview of material mechanics
- Importance of material selection in engineering
- Stress and strain analysis
Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Elasticity and Hooke's Law
- Stress-strain relationships
- Poisson's ratio and thermal effects
Mechanical Testing
- Tension, compression, and shear tests
- Stress and strain measurements
- Yield strength, ultimate strength, and fracture toughness
Elasticity and Plasticity
- Elastic behavior of materials
- Plastic deformation and yield criteria
- Work hardening and strain hardening
Failure Criteria and Fracture Mechanics
- Brittle and ductile fracture
- Stress concentration and notch sensitivity
- Griffith's theory and fracture toughness
Fatigue and Creep
- Fatigue failure and S-N curves
- Creep deformation and mechanisms
- Design considerations for fatigue and creep
Composite Materials
- Introduction to composite materials
- Mechanical behavior of composites
- Laminate theory and failure analysis
Material Selection and Design
- Material selection criteria
- Design for stiffness, strength, and toughness
- Case studies and real-world applications
Advanced Topics (Optional, depending on time and interest)
- Viscoelasticity
- Elastic-plastic analysis
- High-temperature materials

Material Mechanics