Plastic Deformation
Course Name:
Plastic Deformation (MT905)
Programme:
Ph.D
Semester:
Second
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0) 3
Course modules and teaching hours:
Interatomic forces, metallic crystals and their elastic properties, elementary theory of structural imperfections in crystals, plastic deformation of single crystals, plastic deformation of polycrystals. Deformation textures, characteristics and driving forces of softening process in deformed crystals. Fracture, resistance of metal to plastic deformation, ductility and deformability of metals and alloys, thermo-mechanical treatment, superplasticity and its applications.
References:
G. E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill, 1988.