Materials Science and Engineering
An Introduction
- 984 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction promotes student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The 10 th edition provides new or updated coverage on a number of topics, including: the Materials Paradigm and Materials Selection Charts, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, biomaterials, recycling issues and the Hall effect.
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Key takeaways
Analyze the fundamental atomic and crystalline structures of metals, ceramics, and polymers, and correlate these structures with their resulting mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties.
Differentiate the primary classes of engineering materials—metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites—by their characteristic structures, processing methods, and typical applications, including advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
Apply principles of phase transformations, mechanical behavior, and degradation to evaluate material performance and select appropriate materials for specific engineering applications. This includes considering environmental and societal impacts such as recycling.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- List of Symbols
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
- 3. The Structure of Crystalline Solids
- 4. Imperfections in Solids
- 5. Diffusion
- 6. Mechanical Properties of Metals
- 7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms
- 8. Failure
- 9. Phase Diagrams
- 10. Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties
- 11. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys
- 12. Structures and Properties of Ceramics
- 13. Applications and Processing of Ceramics
- 14. Polymer Structures
- 15. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers
- 16. Composites
- 17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
- 18. Electrical Properties
- 19. Thermal Properties
- 20. Magnetic Properties
- 21. Optical Properties
- 22. Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering
- Questions and Problems
- Appendix A The International System of Units (SI)
- Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials
- Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials
- Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers
- Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials
- Appendix F Characteristics of Selected Elements
- Appendix G Values of Selected Physical Constants, Unit Abbreviations, SI Multiple and Submultiple Prefixes
- Appendix H Unit Conversion Factors, Periodic Table of the Elements
- Glossary
- Index
- EULA
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