Syllabus

Experiment 1 – Uniaxial tensile deformation
Experiment 2 – Effect of tensile strain rate
Experiment 3 – Effect of temperature-tensile deformation
Experiment 4 – Uniaxial compression test
Experiment 5 – Analysis of deformation mechanism features
Experiment 6 – Pure shear deformation
Experiment 7 – Analysis of deformation features during pure shear deformation

To investigate the deformation behavior of materials at the nanoscale and the underlying deformation mechanisms.

1. To evaluate the uniaxial tensile behavior of materials.
2. To assess the effect of strain on the deformation behavior and mechanisms.
3. To assess the effect of temperature on the deformation behavior and mechanisms.
4. To measure the compressive strength of materials.
5. To understand the different loading methods
6. To design materials with high strength and ductility.

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