The Science and Engineering of Materials
3rd Edition
Published on 7. December 1993
Book
Mixed media product
896 pages
978-0-534-93423-1 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of materials science and introduces them to materials behaviour. The author provides a foundation for further study in all areas of engineering. This third edition includes a new design component, in the form of design-oriented examples and problems. The author has also enhanced his coverage of classical metals topics with stronger coverage on nonmetallic materials.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 197 mm
Weight
1429 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-93423-1 (9780534934231)
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Donald R. Askeland
The Science and Engineering of Materials
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01/1989
2nd Edition
Brooks/Cole
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Content
Introduction to materials. Atomic structure, arrangement and movement: Atomic structure; Atomic arrangement; Imperfections in the atomic arrangement; Atom movement in materials. Controlling the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials: Mechanical testing and properties; Deformation, strain hardening and annealing; Solidification and grain size strengthening; Solidification and solid solution strengthening; Solidification and dispersion strengthening; Dispersion strengthening by phase transformation and heat treatment. Engineering materials: Ferrous alloys; Nonferrous alloys; Ceramic materials; Polymers; Composites; Electrical behaviour of materials; Magnetic behaviour of materials; Optic behavior of materials; Thermal properties; Corrosion and wear; Failure - origin, detection and prevention.