The Materials Selector, Second Edition / Edition 2

by N. Waterman, Mike Ashby

Overview

Despite the increased understanding we now have of materials and their properties, selecting materials for a given application remains a daunting, non-trivial task. The volume of data, inadequacies in the data, and the tens of thousands of materials to choose from can overwhelm the would-be user.
The Materials Selector addresses all the problems faced by materials scientists and engineers. In its three volumes you will find the properties, performance, and processability of metals, plastics, carbon and graphite, glasses, ceramics, polymerics, and composites. The characteristics and comparative economics of the manufacturing routes that convert these materials into engineering components.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412615504
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/15/1996
Edition description:	2ND
Pages:	2680
Product dimensions:	12.00(w) x 6.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Norman Waterman, Chief Executive, Quo-Tec Ltd, Amersham, UK. Michael F. Ashby, Professor of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK.

Table of Contents

Volume I: Preface How to use The Materials Selector 1-1 Product design and materials selection 1-2 Mechanical properties 1-3 Physical properties 1-4 Corrosion 1-5 Wear 1—6 Component manufacturing processes 1-7 Joining 1-8 The significance of materials properties and testing 1-9 Materials for electromagnetic compatibility 1-10 Design, materials and manufacturing process route selection for minimal environmental impact 1-11 Units and conversion factors