Stress-strain relationships; Elastic behavior, stress analysis in two and three dimensions; Yield criteria; Theory of plasticity; Dislocation theory; Deformation parameters and metallurgical factors affecting deformation in metals; Fractures; Standard mechanical testing: hardness, compression, tensile, creep, torsion, bending and impact testing; Introduction to fracture mechanics and safety assessment; Fatigue-life assessments, fatigue crack growth; Mechanical failures and prevention