1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction and synopsis
1.2 Materials in design
1.3 The evolution of engineering materials
1.4 Case study: the evolution of materials in vacuum cleaners
1.5 Summary and conclusions
1.6 Further reading
2 The design process
2.1 Introduction and synopsis
2.2 The design process
2.3 Types of design
2.4 Design tools and materials data
2.5 Function, material, shape, and process
2.6 Case study: devices to open corked bottles
2.7 Summary and conclusions
2.8 Further reading
3 Engineering materials and their properties
3.1 Introduction and synopsis
3.2 The families of engineering materials
3.3 The definitions of material properties
3.4 Summary and conclusions
3.5 Further reading
4 Material property charts
4.1 Introduction and synopsis
4.2 Exploring material properties
4.3 The material property charts
4.4 Summary and conclusions
4.5 Further reading
5 Materials selection¿the basics
5.1 Introduction and synopsis
5.2 The selection strategy
5.3 Attribute limits and material indices
5.4 The selection procedure
5.5 Computer-aided selection
5.6 The structural index
5.7 Summary and conclusions
5.8 Further reading
6 Materials selection¿case studies
6.1 Introduction and synopsis
6.2 Materials for oars
6.3 Mirrors for large telescopes
6.4 Materials for table legs
6.5 Cost: structural material for buildings
6.6 Materials for flywheels
6.7 Materials for springs
6.8 Elastic hinges and couplings
6.9 Materials for seals
6.10 Deflection-limited design with brittle polymers
6.11 Safe pressure vessels
6.12 Stiff, high damping materials for shaker tables
6.13 Insulation for short-term isothermal containers
6.14 Energy-efficient kiln walls
6.15 Materials for passive solar heating
6.16 Materials to minimize thermal distortion in precision devices
6.17 Nylon bearings for ships¿ rudders
6.18 Materials for heat exchangers
6.19 Materials for radomes
6.20 Summary and conclusions
6.21 Further reading
7 Processes and process selection
7.1 Introduction and synopsis
7.2 Classifying processes
7.3 The processes: shaping, joining, and finishing
7.4 Systematic process selection
7.5 Ranking: process cost
7.6 Computer-aided process selection
7.7 Supporting information
7.8 Summary and conclusions
7.9 Further reading
8 Process selection case studies
8.1 Introduction and synopsis
8.2 Forming a fan
8.3 Fabricating a pressure vessel
8.4 An optical table
8.5 Economical casting
8.6 Computer-based selection: a manifold jacket
8.7 Computer-based selection: a spark-plug insulator
8.8 Summary and conclusions
9 Multiple constraints and objectives
9.1 Introduction and synopsi
9.2 Selection with multiple constraints
9.3 Conflicting objectives, penalty-functions, and exchange constants
9.4 Summary and conclusion
9.5 Further reading
Appendix: Traditional methods of dealing with multiple constraints
and objectives
10 Case studies¿multiple constraints and conflicting objectives
10.1 Introduction and synopsis
10.2 Multiple constraints: con-rods for high-performance engines
10.3 Multiple constraints: windings for high-field magnets
10.4 Conflicting objectives: casings for a mini-disk player
10.5 Conflicting objectives: materials for a disk-brake calipes
10.6 Summary and conclusions
11 Selection of material and shape
11.1 Introduction and synopsis
11.2 Shape factors
11.3 Microscopic or micro-structural shape factors
11.4 Limits to shape efficiency
11.5 Exploring and comparing structural sections
11.6 Material indices that include shape
11.7 Co-selecting material and shape
11.8 Summary and conclusions
11.9 Further reading
12 Selection of material and shape: case studies
12.1 Introduction and synopsis
12.2 Spars for man-powered planes
12.3 Ultra-efficient springs
12.4 Forks for a racing bicycle
12.5 Floor joists: wood, bamboo or steel?
12.6 Increasing the stiffness of steel sheet
12.7 Table legs again: thin or light?
12.8 Shapes that flex: lea
