Book Details

Author: James F. Shackelford
Length: 696 pages
Edition: 8
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2014-04-12
ISBN-10: 0133826651
ISBN-13: 9780133826654



Book Description

This book is intended for use in a first course in Materials Sciences and Engineering taught in the departments of materials science, mechanical, civil and general engineering. It is also a suitable reference for mechanical and civil engineers and machine designers.

Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers  provides balanced, current treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials, covering all the physical properties, applications and relevant properties associated with engineering materials. It explores all of the major categories of materials while also offering detailed examinations of a wide range of new materials with high-tech applications.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Materials for Engineering

PART I: The Fundamentals
Chapter 2 Atomic Bonding
Chapter 3 Crystalline Structure—Perfection
Chapter 4 Crystal Defects and Noncrystalline Structure—Imperfection
Chapter 5 Diffusion
Chapter 6 Mechanical Behavior
Chapter 7 Thermal Behavior
Chapter 8 Failure Analysis and Prevention
Chapter 9 Phase Diagrams—Equilibrium Microstructural Development
Chapter 10 Kinetics—Heat Treatment

PART II: Materials and Their Applications
Chapter 11 Structural Materials—Metals, Ceramics, and Glasses
Chapter 12 Structural Materials—Polymers and Composites
Chapter 13 Electronic Materials
Chapter 14 Optical and Magnetic Materials
Chapter 15 Materials in Engineering Design

APPENDIX 1 Physical and Chemical Data for the Elements
APPENDIX 2 Atomic and Ionic Radii of the Elements
APPENDIX 3 Constants and Conversion Factors
APPENDIX 4 Properties of the Structural Materials
APPENDIX 5 Properties of the Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
APPENDIX 6 Glossary