This timely volume details the phenomena by which porous bodies undergo irreversible deformations due to particle or powder rearrangement. Throughout, The author provides practical and theoretical explanations of how such deformations have important implications for the technologies involved in forming components with powders. Also considered are processes such as cold compacting in a closed mold, the HIP process, and sintering in non-uniform temperature and stress fields. This book will be welcomed by academics, professionals, and graduate students in the fields of continuum mechanics, treatment technology of porous materials, composite materials, and sintering of powders.
