2674 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
2674 Pages
by
Routledge
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Despite the increased understanding we now have of materials and their properties, selecting materials for a given application remains a daunting, non-trivial task. The volume of data, inadequacies in the data, and the tens of thousands of materials to choose from can overwhelm the would-be user. The Materials Selector addresses all the problems faced by materials scientists and engineers. In its... Read more
Volume I: Preface How to use The Materials Selector 1-1 Product design and materials selection 1-2 Mechanical properties 1-3 Physical properties 1-4 Corrosion 1-5 Wear 1—6 Component manufacturing processes 1-7 Joining 1-8 The significance of materials properties and testing 1-9 Materials for electromagnetic compatibility 1-10 Design, materials and manufacturing process route selection for minimal environmental impact 1-11 Units and conversion factors
Biography
Norman Waterman, Chief Executive, Quo-Tec Ltd, Amersham, UK. Michael F. Ashby, Professor of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK.
