Springer In-situ Mechanics of Materials: Principles,Tools, Techniques and Applications

This is the first comprehensive book to address in-situ mechanics approach, which relies on real-time imaging during mechanical measurements of materials. The book presents tools, techniques and methods to interrogate the deformation characteristics of a wide array of material classes, and how the mechanics and the material microstructures are correlated. In-situ approach provides unprecedented ability to decipher the mechanical behavior of materials from atomic length scales all the way up to bulk-scale, which is not possible using conventional means. The book also addresses how to capture the deformation behavior of materials under different stress-states and extreme environments. The book will be useful to the new generation of students, scientists and researchers working on the frontiers of material design and innovation as they aim to develop new materials with predictable mechanical properties and technological applications. This book can also serve as a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduates and graduate-level students who are beginning to delve into the mechanics of materials. Catering to a generation of students that appreciates videos as a didactic tool, this book contains numerous videos to supplement problems, solutions, and case studies. From the Back Cover This is the first comprehensive book to address in-situ mechanics approach, which relies on real-time imaging during mechanical measurements of materials. The book presents tools, techniques and methods to interrogate the deformation characteristics of a wide array of material classes, and how the mechanics and the material microstructures are correlated. In-situ approach provides unprecedented ability to decipher the mechanical behavior of materials from atomic length scales all the way up to bulk-scale, which is not possible using conventional means. The book also addresses how to capture the deformation behavior of materials under different stress-states and extreme environments. The book will be useful to the new generation of students, scientists and researchers working on the frontiers of material design and innovation as they aim to develop new materials with predictable mechanical properties and technological applications. This book can also serve as a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduates and graduate-level students who are beginning to delve into the mechanics of materials. Catering to a generation of students that appreciates videos as a didactic tool, this book contains numerous videos to supplement problems, solutions, and case studies. Presents for the first time in-situ tools, techniques, and methods to probe the mechanical properties of new and emerging materials; Covers all aspects of in-situ mechanics: concepts, theories, analysis methods, case studies, advanced research topics, and practical concerns; Provides supplementary videos and materials for educational purposes. About the Author Pranjal Nautiyal is a Doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, USA. He works in Plasma Forming Laboratory, Nanomechanics and Nanotribology Laboratory and Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI) at FIU. Pranjal is the recipient of the Presidential Fellowship Award from FIU Graduate School. His research interests include nanomechanics and in-situ mechanics of advanced materials and architectures, metal matrix composites reinforced with nanotubes, graphene foam based metamaterials, and cold spray. Pranjal has authored over 20 journal articles, filed 1 US patent and delivered presentations in National and International conferences, meetings and symposia. He has won awards for his research presentations in different forums. Dr. Benjamin Boesl is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Florida International University. He currently serves as the director of