The An Applications-Focused Introduction to Materials Science Voisey, K. T. creator author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut SpringerLink (Online service) text sz 2024 1st ed. 2024. monographic eng

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access XIII, 259 p. 176 illus., 163 illus. in color. online resource. Why do engineers need to know about materials? Metals, polymers, ceramics, composites — what are the key characteristics of each class of material and which is best suited for a given industrial application? How can service conditions change the performance of materials? This compact undergraduate textbook gives you, the engineer, insight into these questions and the information you need to effectively interact with materials experts from all walks of life and gain a foothold in your budding career as a materials-literate engineer. Featuring familiar examples from the aviation and the automotive industries, this applications-led approach focuses on illustrating key concepts, giving real-world context to the material presented. In addition, the book acquaints you with important operational aspects of materials selection, such as costs, environmental impact, and sustainability. Optimised for mechanical and aerospace engineers, this book is also suitable for students in the adjacent fields of civil, industrial, and manufacturing engineering. Concise, practical, and easy to understand — this textbook is the ideal accompaniment to any introductory engineering course. Introduction -- Aluminium alloys -- Titanium alloys -- Superalloys -- Steel -- Polymers and polymer composites -- Brittle materials -- Usage induced changes materials in service -- Looking after materials in service -- Materials selection -- Other materials. by K. T. Voisey. Building materials Materials Polymers Composite materials Automotive engineering Aerospace engineering Astronautics Structural Materials Materials Engineering Polymers Composites Automotive Engineering Aerospace Technology and Astronautics TA401-492 9783031629372 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62937-2 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62937-2 240821 20251030112902.0 978-3-031-62937-2