Linear and anisotropic elasticity, including the physical basis for the elastic moduli in different materials.
Courtney, T.H. (2000). Mechanical Behavior of Materials , 2nd ed. Waveland Press. ISBN 1577664256. mechanical behavior of materials thomas h courtney pdf zip
For those interested in learning more about the mechanical behavior of materials, some recommended texts and resources include: Linear and anisotropic elasticity
Dowling, N. E. (2013). Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue. Pearson Education. T.H. (2000). Mechanical Behavior of Materials
: Understanding how and why materials fail is critical for engineering safety. Courtney covers Griffith theory, fracture toughness, and the physics of fracture in various materials, including nonmetallics.