This book provides a comprehensive review, evaluation, and summary of the dependence of mechanical properties on grain and particle parameters of size, shape, and orientation for monolithic ceramics and ceramic composites.

Emphasizes the critical link between fabrication and ceramic performance!

Including over 1950 references, equations, photographs, tables, and drawings, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and Composites

• covers relevant models, reviews data, and identifies strengths and weaknesses in each
• discusses fracture energy and toughness values, crack propagation, tensile strength, and thermal shock
• gauges compressive strength, hardness, erosion, and wear
• evaluates high-tech ceramics, porcelains, and crystallized glasses
• analyzes whisker, platelet, and particulate ceramic composites
• focuses on lower and moderate temperature testing conditions, while outlining high temperature creep and stress rupture
• demonstrates and documents cross correlations, differences, and variations in the microstructural dependence of properties
• and more!

Providing a complete overview of the range, capability, and tailorability of ceramic properties, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and Composites is ideal for ceramic, materials, electrical, automotive, mechanical, and chemical engineers and scientists; metallurgists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.