(Course # CDS 5)
By Stephen Liu

This course covers introductory concepts in the field of mechanical behavior of materials. The module starts with the distinction between elastic and plastic deformation, then presents the different mechanical properties such as tensile, impact, fatigue, and creep.  It also covers several testing techniques commonly used in the determination of mechanical properties.  To illustrate and compare the properties of different materials, a series of tables containing data from selected structural steels, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and ceramic materials were included.