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Engineering materials 1 : an introduction to their properties and applications / Michael F. Ashby and David R. H. Jones.

By: Ashby, M. F.
Contributor(s): Jones, David R. H. (David Rayner Hunkin), 1945-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996Edition: 2nd ed.Description: viii, 306 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0750630817.Uniform titles: Engineering materials. Subject(s): MaterialsDDC classification: 620.11
Contents:
Engineering materials and their properties -- A. Price and availability -- The price and availability of materials -- B. The elastic moduli -- The elastic moduli -- Bonding between atoms -- Packing of atoms in solids -- The physical basis of Young's modulus -- Case studies of modulus-limited design -- C. Yield strength, tensile strength, hardness and ductility -- The yield strength, tensile strength, hardness and ductility -- Dislocations and yielding in crystals -- Strengthening methods and plasticity of polycrystals -- Continuum aspects of plastic flow -- Case studies in yield-limited design -- D. Fast fracture, toughness and fatigue -- Fast fracture and toughness -- Micromechanisms of fast fracture -- Fatigue failure -- Case studies in fast fracture and fatigue failure -- E. Creep deformation and fracture -- Creep and creep fracture -- Kinetic theory of diffusion -- Mechanisms of creep and creep-resistant materials -- The turbine blade - a case study in creep-limited design -- F. Oxidation and corrosion -- Oxidation of materials -- Case studies in dry oxidation -- Wet corrosion of materials -- Case studies in wet corrosion -- G. Friction, abrasion and wear -- Friction and wear -- Case studies in friction and wear -- Final case study -- Materials and energy in car design.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering applications and is intended to provide a course in engineering materials for engineering students with no previous background in the subject.

Previous ed.: 1980.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Engineering materials and their properties -- A. Price and availability -- The price and availability of materials -- B. The elastic moduli -- The elastic moduli -- Bonding between atoms -- Packing of atoms in solids -- The physical basis of Young's modulus -- Case studies of modulus-limited design -- C. Yield strength, tensile strength, hardness and ductility -- The yield strength, tensile strength, hardness and ductility -- Dislocations and yielding in crystals -- Strengthening methods and plasticity of polycrystals -- Continuum aspects of plastic flow -- Case studies in yield-limited design -- D. Fast fracture, toughness and fatigue -- Fast fracture and toughness -- Micromechanisms of fast fracture -- Fatigue failure -- Case studies in fast fracture and fatigue failure -- E. Creep deformation and fracture -- Creep and creep fracture -- Kinetic theory of diffusion -- Mechanisms of creep and creep-resistant materials -- The turbine blade - a case study in creep-limited design -- F. Oxidation and corrosion -- Oxidation of materials -- Case studies in dry oxidation -- Wet corrosion of materials -- Case studies in wet corrosion -- G. Friction, abrasion and wear -- Friction and wear -- Case studies in friction and wear -- Final case study -- Materials and energy in car design.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • General Introduction: Engineering Materials and their Properties
  • Part A The Price and Availability of Materials
  • Part B The Elastic Moduli
  • Bonding Between Atoms
  • Packing of Atoms in Solids
  • The Physical Basis of Young's Modulus
  • Case Studies of Modulus-limited Design
  • Part C Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Hardness and Ductility
  • Dislocations and Yielding in Crystals
  • Strengthening Methods and Plasticity of Polycrystals
  • Continuum Aspects of Plastic Flow
  • Case Studies in Yield-limited Design
  • Part D Fast Fracture, Toughness and Fatigue
  • Fast Fracture and Toughness
  • Micromechanisms of Fast Fracture
  • Fatigue Failure
  • Case Studies in Fast Fracture and Fatigue Failure
  • Part E Creep Deformation and Fracture
  • Creep and Creep Failure
  • Kinetic Theory of Diffusion
  • Mechanisms of Creep and Creep-resistant Materials
  • The Turbine Blade - a Case Study in Creep-limited Design
  • Part F Oxidation and Corrosion
  • Oxidation of Materials
  • Case Studies in Dry Oxidation
  • Wet Corrosion of Materials
  • Case Studies in Wet Corrosion
  • Part G Friction and Wear
  • Case Studies in Friction and Wear
  • Final Case Study - Materials and Energy in Car Design
  • Appendix 1 Example Questions with Answers
  • Appendix 2 Teaching Aids and Demonstrations
  • Appendix 3
  • Index