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Engineering Materials : Properties and Selections

ISBN: 9780139047152 | 0139047158
Edition: 6th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Pub. Date: 6/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
Written by a 32-year veteran of the field, this practical, understandable introduction to engineering materials theory and industry-standard selection practices provides students with the working knowledge to (1) make an informed selection of materials for engineering applications and (2) correctly specify materials on drawings and purchasing documents. Encompassing all significant material systemsmetals, ceramics, plastics, and compositesthe Sixth Edition incorporates the most up-to-date information on materials usage and availability, addresses the increasingly global nature of the field and reflects the suggestions of numerous adopters of previous editions.
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Chapter 1 The Structure of Materials
1(21)
Chapter Goals1(1)
1.1 The Origin of Engineering Materials
2(5)
1.2 The Periodic Table
7(1)
1.3 Forming Engineering Materials from the Elements
8(3)
1.4 The Solid State
11(1)
1.5 The Nature of Metals
12(2)
1.6 The Nature of Ceramics
14(2)
1.7 The Nature of Polymers
16(3)
1.8 The Nature of Composites
19(1)
Summary
19(1)
Important Terms
20(1)
Questions
20(1)
To Dig Deeper
21(1)
Chapter 2 Properties and Selection
22(34)
Chapter Goals22(1)
2.1 The Property Spectrum
22(3)
2.2 Chemical Properties
25(2)
2.3 Physical Properties
27(4)
2.4 Mechanical Properties
31(15)
2.5 Dimensional Properties
46(6)
2.6 Property Information
52(1)
Summary
53(1)
Important Terms
54(1)
Questions
54(1)
References for Property Data
55(1)
To Dig Deeper
55(1)
Chapter 3 Principles of Polymeric Materials
56(60)
Chapter Goals56(1)
3.1 Polymerization Reactions
57(4)
3.2 Basic Types of Polymers
61(3)
3.3 Strengthening Mechanisms
64(10)
3.4 Polymer Families
74(3)
3.5 Thermoplastic Commodity Plastics
77(6)
3.6 Thermoplastic Engineering Plastics
83(16)
3.7 Thermosetting Polymers
99(5)
3.8 Elastomers
104(6)
3.9 Selection of Elastomers
110(1)
Summary
110(3)
Important Terms
113(1)
Questions
114(1)
To Dig Deeper
115(1)
Chapter 4 Plastic and Polymer Composite Fabrication Processes
116(37)
Chapter Goals116(1)
4.1 Thermoplastic Fabrication Processes
116(6)
4.2 Thermoset Fabrication Processes
122(3)
4.3 Polymer Composites
125(12)
4.4 Composite Fabrication Techniques
137(3)
4.5 Application of Polymer Composites
140(4)
4.6 Process Specification
144(3)
4.7 Recycling of Plastics
147(2)
Summary
149(1)
Important Terms
150(1)
Questions
150(1)
To Dig Deeper
151(2)
Chapter 5 Selection of Plastic/Polymer Materials
153(61)
Chapter Goals153(1)
5.1 Methodology of Selection
153(4)
5.2 Plastics for Mechanical and Structural Applications
157(17)
5.3 Wear and Friction of Plastics
174(14)
5.4 Plastics for Corrosion Control
188(2)
5.5 Plastics for Electrical Applications
190(4)
5.6 Polymer Coatings
194(7)
5.7 Adhesives
201(10)
Summary
211(1)
Important Terms
211(1)
Questions
212(1)
To Dig Deeper
213(1)
Chapter 6 Ceramics, Cermets, Glass, and Carbon Products
214(42)
Chapter Goals214(1)
6.1 The Nature of Ceramics
214(1)
6.2 How Ceramics Are Made
215(6)
6.3 Microstructure of Ceramics
221(3)
6.4 Properties of Ceramics
224(5)
6.5 Glasses
229(3)
6.6 Carbon Products
232(2)
6.7 Cemented Carbides
234(5)
6.8 Ceramics for Structural Applications
239(6)
6.9 Ceramics for Wear Applications
245(2)
6.10 Ceramics for Environmental Resistance
247(2)
6.11 Electrical Properites of Ceramics
249(1)
6.12 Magnetic Properties of Ceramics
250(2)
Summary
252(1)
Important Terms
253(1)
Questions
253(1)
To Dig Deeper
254(2)
Chapter 7 Steel Products
256(25)
Chapter Goals256(1)
7.1 Iron Ore Benefication
257(1)
7.2 Making of Steel
258(1)
7.3 Steel Refining
259(9)
7.4 Converting Steel into Shapes
268(5)
7.5 Steel Terminology
273(3)
7.6 Steel Specifications
276(1)
Summary
277(2)
Important Terms
279(1)
Questions
279(1)
To Dig Deeper
279(2)
Chapter 8 Heat Treatment of Steels
281(47)
Chapter Goals281(1)
8.1 Equilibrium Diagrams
281(5)
8.2 Morphology of Steel
286(3)
8.3 Reasons for Heat Treating
289(6)
8.4 Direct Hardening
295(7)
8.5 Diffusion Treatments
302(12)
8.6 Softening
314(5)
8.7 Atmosphere Control
319(1)
8.8 Cost of Heat Treating
320(1)
8.9 Selection and Process Specification
321(2)
Summary
323(2)
Important Terms
325(1)
Questions
325(2)
To Dig Deeper
327(1)
Chapter 9 Carbon and Alloy Steels
328(37)
Chapter Goals328(1)
9.1 Alloy Designation
329(4)
9.2 Carbon Steels
333(12)
9.3 Alloy Steels
345(2)
9.4 Selection of Alloy Steels
347(7)
9.5 High-Strength Sheet Steels
354(1)
9.6 High-Strength, Low-Alloy Steels
355(2)
9.7 Special Steels
357(2)
9.8 Selection and Specification
359(3)
Summary
362(1)
Important Terms
363(1)
Questions
363(1)
To Dig Deeper
364(1)
Chapter 10 Tool Steels
365(43)
Chapter Goals365(1)
10.1 Identification and Classification
365(2)
10.2 Tool Steel Metallurgy
367(7)
10.3 Chemical Composition of Tool Steels
374(6)
10.4 Steel Properties
380(7)
10.5 Tool Steel Selection
387(3)
10.6 Specification of Tool Steels
400(3)
10.7 Tool Steel Defects
403(1)
Summary
404(1)
Important Terms
405(1)
Questions
406(1)
To Dig Deeper
406(2)
Chapter 11 Corrosion
408(34)
Chapter Goals408(1)
11.1 The Nature of Corrosion
408(3)
11.2 Factors Affecting Corrosion
411(5)
11.3 Types of Corrosion
416(12)
11.4 Determination of Corrosion Characteristics
428(5)
11.5 Corrosion Control
433(6)
Summary
439(1)
Important Terms
439(1)
Questions
440(1)
To Dig Deeper
441(1)
Chapter 12 Stainless Steels
442(38)
Chapter Goals442(1)
12.1 Metallurgy of Stainless Steels
443(8)
12.2 Alloy Identification
451(4)
12.3 Physical Properties
455(4)
12.4 Mechanical Properties
459(4)
12.5 Fabrication
463(5)
12.6 Corrosion Characteristics
468(5)
12.7 Alloy Selection
473(4)
Summary
477(1)
Important Terms
478(1)
Questions
478(1)
To Dig Deeper
479(1)
Chapter 13 Cast Iron, Cast Steel, and Powder Metallurgy Materials
480(41)
Chapter Goals480(1)
13.1 Casting Processes
480(7)
13.2 Casting Design
487(3)
13.3 Gray Iron
490(8)
13.4 Malleable Iron
498(2)
13.5 Ductile Iron
500(3)
13.6 White Alloy Irons
503(1)
13.7 Steel Castings
504(2)
13.8 Casting Selection
506(1)
13.9 Powder Metals
507(8)
13.10 Process Selection
515(1)
Summary
516(3)
Important Terms
519(1)
Questions
519(1)
To Dig Deeper
520(1)
Chapter 14 Copper and Its Alloys
521(25)
Chapter Goals521(1)
14.1 Extraction of Copper from Ore
521(1)
14.2 Alloy Designation System
522(4)
14.3 Copper Products
526(1)
14.4 Metallurgy
526(5)
14.5 Properties
531(2)
14.6 Heat Treatment
533(1)
14.7 Fabrication
533(4)
14.8 Wear Resistance
537(3)
14.9 Corrosion
540(2)
14.10 Alloy Selection
542(2)
Summary
544(1)
Important Terms
544(1)
Questions
544(1)
To Dig Deeper
545(1)
Chapter 15 Aluminum and Its Alloys
546(24)
Chapter Goals546(1)
15.1 General Characteristics
547(2)
15.2 Alloy Designation
549(2)
15.3 Aluminum Products
551(1)
15.4 Metallurgical Characteristics
552(1)
15.5 Heat Treatment
553(2)
15.6 Surface Treatments
555(3)
15.7 Corrosion
558(3)
15.8 Alloy Selection
561(5)
Summary
566(1)
Important Terms
567(1)
Questions
568(1)
To Dig Deeper
568(2)
Chapter 16 Nickel, Zinc, Titanium, Magnesium, and Refractory Metals
570(25)
Chapter Goals570(1)
16.1 Nickel
570(6)
16.2 Zinc
576(5)
16.3 Titanium
581(5)
16.4 Magnesium
586(3)
16.5 Refractory Metals
589(4)
Summary
593(1)
Important Terms
593(1)
Questions
593(1)
To Dig Deeper
594(1)
Chapter 17 Surface Engineering
595(32)
Chapter Goals595(1)
17.1 Electroplating
596(5)
17.2 Other Metallic Platings
601(1)
17.3 Conversion Coatings
602(3)
17.4 Thin-Film Coatings
605(3)
17.5 Surface Analysis
608(2)
17.6 Hardfacing
610(1)
17.7 Thermal Spraying
611(1)
17.8 High-Energy Processes
612(2)
17.9 Diffusion Processes
614(1)
17.10 Selective Hardening
614(1)
17.11 Special Surface Treatments
615(1)
17.12 Organic Coatings
615(1)
17.13 Process Selection
616(7)
17.14 Specifications
623(1)
Summary
624(1)
Important Terms
625(1)
Questions
625(1)
To Dig Deeper
626(1)
Chapter 18 The Selection Process
627(28)
Chapter Goals627(1)
18.1 The Design Process
627(2)
18.2 Selection Factors
629(11)
18.3 A Materials Repertoire
640(5)
18.4 Materials for Typical Machine Components
645(3)
18.5 Selection Case Histories
648(3)
Summary
651(1)
Important Terms
652(1)
Questions
653(1)
To Dig Deeper
654(1)
Chapter 19 Failure Prevention
655(24)
Chapter Goals655(1)
19.1 Preventing Wear Failures
656(3)
19.2 Preventing Corrosion Failures
659(5)
19.3 Preventing Mechanical Failures
664(6)
19.4 Flaw Detection
670(6)
Summary
676(1)
Important Terms
677(1)
Questions
677(1)
To Dig Deeper
678(1)
Appendix 1 Listing of World Wide Web Sites Relating to Engineering Materials679(12)
Appendix 2 Properties of Selected Engineering Materials691(14)
Index705

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