Engineering Materials 2: An Introduction to Microstructures, Processing and Design
by Ashby, Michael F., Jones, D.R.H.
1987 · Paperback
ISBN 9780080325323
Book details
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Pergamon
- ISBN-13
- 9780080325323
- ISBN-10
- 0080325327
- Pages
- 380
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
About this book
Provides a thorough explanation of the basic properties of materials; of how these can be controlled by processing; of how materials are formed, joined and finished; and of the chain of reasoning that leads to a successful choice of material for a particular application. The materials covered are grouped into four classes: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Each class is studied in turn, identifying the families of materials in the class, the microstructural features, the processes or treatments used to obtain a particular structure and their design applications. The text is supplemented by practical case studies and example problems with answers, and a valuable programmed learning course on phase diagrams.