Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection

Written by a 31-year veteran of the field, this is a practical, clear introduction to engineering materials theory and industry-standard selection practices. It provides students with the working knowledge that will enable them to make an informed selection of materials for engineering applications and correctly specify materials on drawings and purchasing documents. Encompassing all of the important material systems metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites the new edition incorporates 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. This edition includes a chapter on surface engineering; covers techniques for specifying a wide variety of surface treatments, including organic and high-energy coatings, diamond and diamond-like carbon coatings, hardfacing and thermal sprays; and has an enhanced international focus.