Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Grain and Particle Effects on Ceramic and Ceramic Composite Properties -- Grain and Particle Parameter Definitions and Treatment Outline -- Relative Effects and Interactions of Microstructural Parameters on Properties -- Range, Character, and Challenges of Grain and Particle Parameters in Monolithic and Composite Ceramics -- Grain and Particle Characterization and Parameters -- Coordination of Property and Microstructural Measurements -- Grain Dependence of Monolithic Ceramic Properties -- Grain Dependence of Microcracking, Crack Propagation, and Fracture Toughness at [similar] 22[degree]C -- Test and Mechanisms Background -- Grain Dependence of Crack Propagation -- Grain Dependence of Ceramic Tensile Strengths at [similar] 22[degree]C -- Ceramics and Related Materials with Known or Expected Microplastic Initiated Failure -- Cubic Ceramics and Related Materials Failing from Preexisting Flaws -- Noncubic Ceramics Failing from Preexisting Flaws -- Compositional, Microstructural, and Surface Finish Effects -- Other Factors -- Evaluation of the [Sigma]--G[superscript -1/2] Model Parameters -- Correlation of Toughness, Tensile Strength, and Young's Modulus -- Tensile Strength Versus Toughness and Reliability -- Grain Dependence of Indentation Hardness at [similar] 22[degree]C -- Data Review -- Grain Dependence of Compressive Strength, Wear, and Related Behavior at [similar] 22[degree]C -- Grain Dependence of Compressive Strength -- Ballistic Stopping Capabilities of Ceramic Armor, Grain, and Other Dependence.

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