chapter 1 Overview of Crystal/Defect Structure and Mechanical Properties and Behavior -- chapter 2 Defect Structure and Mechanical Properties -- chapter 3 Basic De?nitions of Stress and Strain -- chapter 4 Introduction to Elastic Behavior -- chapter 5 Introduction to Plasticity -- chapter 6 Introduction to Dislocation Mechanics -- chapter 7 Dislocations and Plastic Deformation -- chapter 8 Dislocation Strengthening Mechanisms -- chapter 9 Introduction to Composites -- chapter 10 Further Topics in Composites -- chapter 11 Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics -- chapter 12 Mechanisms of Fracture -- chapter 13 Toughening Mechanisms -- chapter 14 Fatigue of Materials -- chapter 15 Introduction to Viscoelasticity, Creep, and Creep Crack Growth.