Offers data, examples, and applications supporting the use ofthe mechanical threshold stress (MTS) modelWritten by Paul S. Follansbee, an international authority in thefield, this book explores the underlying theory, mechanistic basis,and implementation of the mechanical threshold stress (MTS) model.Readers are introduced to such key topics as mechanical testing,crystal structure, thermodynamics, dislocation motion,dislocation-obstacle interactions, hardening throughdislocation accumulation, and deformation kinetics. The modelsdescribed in this book support the emerging theme of IntegratedComputational Materials Engineering (ICME) by offering a foundationfor the bridge between length scales characterizing the mesoscale(mechanistic) and the macroscopic.Fundamentals of Strength begins with a chapter thatintroduces various approaches to measuring the strength of metals.Next, it covers:* Structure and bonding* Contributions to strength* Dislocation-obstacle interactions* Constitutive law for metal deformation* Further MTS model developments* Data analysis: deriving MTS model parametersThe next group of chapters examines the application of the MTSmodel to copper and nickel, BCC metals and alloys, HCP metals andalloys, austenitic stainless steels, and heavily deformed metals.The final chapter offers suggestions for the continued developmentand application of the MTS model.To help readers fully understand the application of the MTSmodel, the author presents two fictional materials along withextensive data sets. In addition, end-of-chapter exercises givereaders the opportunity to apply the models themselves using avariety of data sets.Appropriate for both students and materials researchers,Fundamentals of Strength goes beyond theory, offeringreaders a model that is fully supported with examples andapplications.