Focusing on the mechanical properties of ceramics, this book offers a comprehensive exploration that balances theoretical concepts with practical applications. It is enriched with numerous examples, making complex ideas accessible and relevant for readers interested in the field.
The book delves into the concept of diffusion within the context of L1, examining how ideas and practices spread within this framework. It offers insights into the mechanisms of diffusion, the factors that influence it, and its implications for language and culture. By analyzing various case studies, the text highlights the dynamic interactions and transformations that occur as elements diffuse through L1 environments, making it a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners interested in language acquisition and sociolinguistics.
Focusing on high-temperature phenomena, this textbook explores the diffusion-controlled changes in solids, particularly ceramics. It delves into the kinetics of key reactions, including precipitation, oxidation, and phase transformations, while also addressing mechanical changes like creep. The inclusion of research data enriches the understanding of these processes, making it a valuable resource for studying the behavior of materials under extreme conditions.
The subject of mechanical behavior has been in the front line of basic studies in engineering curricula for many years. This textbook was written for engineering students with the aim of presenting, in a relatively simple manner, the basic concepts of mechanical behavior in solid materials. A second aim of the book is to guide students in their laboratory experiments by helping them to understand their observations in parallel with the lectures of their various courses; therefore the first chapter of the book is devoted to mechanical testing. Another aim of the book is to provide practicing engineers with basic help to bridge the gap of time that has passed from their graduation up to their actual involvement in engineering work.The book also serves as the basis for more advanced studies and seminars when pursuing courses on a graduate level.The content of this textbook and the topics discussed correspond to courses that are usually taught in universities and colleges all over the world, but with a different and more modern approach. It is however unique by the inclusion of an extensive chapter on mechanical behavior in the micron and submicron/nanometer range. Mechanical deformation phenomena are explained and often related to the presence of dislocations in structures. Many practical illustrations are provided representing various observations encountered in actual structures of particularly technical significance. A comprehensive list of references at the end of each chapter is included to provide a broad basis for further studying the subject
This book focuses on Creep in Ceramics. The book consists of two parts. In part A general knowledge of creep in ceramics is considered, while part B specifies creep in technologically important ceramics, namely creep in oxide ceramics, carnides and nitrides. While covering all relevant information regarding raw materials and characterization of creep in ceramics, the book also summarizes most recent innovations and developments in this field as a result of extensive literature search.