The mechanical tests presented in this book are essential for determining the basic properties of the materials used. Areas covered include elasticity, tensile and compression tests, hardness, endurance tests and dynamic tests.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–4): Dominique Francois
Chapter 2 Constitutive Equations (pages 5–39): Jean?Louis Chaboche
Chapter 3 Measurement of Elastic Constants (pages 41–71): Pascal Gadaud
Chapter 4 Tensile and Compression Tests (pages 73–88): Dominique Francois
Chapter 5 Hardness Tests (pages 89–123): Sylvie Pommier
Chapter 6 Fatigue Tests (pages 125–192): Henri?Paul Lieurade, Suzanne Degallaix, Gerard Degallaix and Jean?Pierre Gauthier
Chapter 7 Impact Tests (pages 193–206): Jean?Michel Frund
Chapter 8 Fracture Toughness Measurement (pages 207–223): Dominique Francois
Chapter 9 Dynamic Tests (pages 225–291): Jean?Luc Lataillade
Chapter 10 Notched Axi?symmetric Test Pieces (pages 293–323): Jacques Besson
