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Winter 2013 Instructor: B.J. Diak
Course Description
This course attempts to cover the basic derivations from elasticity theory, the properties of dislocations in crystalline materials, and their role in inelastic material behaviour. This introduction should enable one to comprehend, examine, and criticize current literature on the mechanical behaviour of materials. Topics include: a brief introduction to applied elasticity theory; elastic stress fields of dislocations and their interactions with external ones; the role of a particular crystal structure on the properties and motion of dislocations. The use of dislocation mechanics in the theories of creep, fracture, and yield points will be discussed along with other topics as time permits. Three term-hours. B. J. Diak.
Time & Location:
Introductory meeting for Winter 2013 Tuesday, Jan.. 8, 11h
Grading Scheme
| Problem Sets (4) | 20% |
| Project and Oral Presentation Final Exam |
30% 50% |
Textbook Material
(these soft cover texts are readily available to order via Queen's Campus Bookstore, or from other on-line book sellers):
Elementary Dislocation Theory, J. Weertman and J.R. Weertman, Oxford University Press (1992). Reprint of 1964 classic. ISBN#0195069005
Introduction to Dislocations, 4e, D. Hull and D.J. Bacon, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. ISBN#0750646810. On-line edition, Queen's access only.
Supplementary Course Material
Many original papers and other out-of-print texts will be referenced throughout the course.