
Materials for Engineering
J. Martin(Author)
Woodhead Publishing Ltd
3rd Edition
Published on 28. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-84569-157-8 (ISBN)
Description
This third edition of what has become a modern classic presents a lively overview of Materials Science which is ideal for students of Structural Engineering. It contains chapters on the structure of engineering materials, the determination of mechanical properties, metals and alloys, glasses and ceramics, organic polymeric materials and composite materials. It contains a section with thought-provoking questions as well as a series of useful appendices. Tabulated data in the body of the text, and the appendices, have been selected to increase the value of Materials for engineering as a permanent source of reference to readers throughout their professional lives. The second edition was awarded Choice's Outstanding Academic Title award in 2003. This third edition includes new information on emerging topics and updated reading lists.
Reviews / Votes
Voted - Outstanding academic title 2003 - Choice Magazine (Review of second edition)"This outstanding title has been selected for its excellence in scholarship and presentation, the significance of its contribution to the field, and its value regarding important treatment of its subject." --Choice Magazine (Review of second edition)
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84569-157-8 (9781845691578)
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J. Martin
Materials for Engineering
E-Book
04/2006
3rd Edition
Woodhead Publishing
€68.95
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Person
John Martin is Emeritus Reader in Physical Metallurgy at the University of Oxford and a recipient of the Platinum Medal of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
Content
Part 1 Characterisation of engineering materials The structure of engineering materials The determination of mechanical properties
Part 2 Structure / property relationships Metals and alloys Glasses and ceramics Organic polymeric materials Composite materials.
Part 2 Structure / property relationships Metals and alloys Glasses and ceramics Organic polymeric materials Composite materials.