Engineering materials 1 : an introduction to properties, applications and design
Title:
Engineering materials 1 : an introduction to properties, applications and design
Author:
Ashby, M. F.
ISBN:
9780080468624
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 424 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
Engineering Materials 1; Contents; General introduction; Chapter 1 Engineering materials and their properties; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Examples of materials selection; Part A Price and availability; Chapter 2 The price and availability of materials; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Data for material prices; 2.3 The use-pattern of materials; 2.4 Ubiquitous materials; 2.5 Exponential growth and consumption doubling-time; 2.6 Resource availability; 2.7 The future; 2.8 Conclusion; Part B The elastic moduli; Chapter 3 The elastic moduli; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Definition of stress; 3.3 Definition of strain.
Abstract:
Widely adopted around the world, this is a core materials science and mechanical engineering text. Engineering Materials 1 gives a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering applications. With each chapter corresponding to one lecture, it provides a complete introductory course in engineering materials for students with no previous background in the subject. Ashby & Jones have an established, successful track record in developing understanding of the properties of materials and how they perform in reality.*One of the best-selling materials properties texts; well know.
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