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The strength of a material depends on various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Although the most important is the chemical composition, the properties can be manipulated by altering the structure. Various mechanical, thermal, and surface treatments are used to create the desired balance of strength, hardness, and ductility. This chapter explains structure-property relationships and strengthening mechanisms for metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
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Park, J.B. (1984). Strength and Strengthening Mechanisms. In: Biomaterials Science and Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2769-1_5
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