Handbook of Materials Science and Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ceramics, Metals, Structural Applications, and Mechanical Testing - Couverture souple

L. Hartwell, Marcus

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798176965322

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Engineering materials make sense when you can connect structure, processing, properties, and performance—and use those connections to solve real engineering problems. This practical handbook bridges the gap between materials science theory and engineering application. Instead of presenting phase diagrams, mechanical properties, fracture, corrosion, and testing as isolated topics, it shows how they work together to determine whether a material will perform reliably in service. Across fifteen structured chapters, you’ll find clearly defined equations, step-by-step worked examples, practical calculations, and practice problems with solutions.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Connect atomic bonding, crystal structure, defects, and dislocations to material behavior.

• Solve diffusion and carburizing problems and evaluate strengthening mechanisms.

• Interpret phase diagrams and relate heat treatment to microstructure and properties.

• Understand the behavior and applications of steels, non-ferrous alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites.

• Analyze fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and high-temperature degradation.

• Interpret mechanical test data and understand major non-destructive evaluation methods.

• Apply engineering equations with clearly stated assumptions, units, and numerical results.

This book is designed for upper-level undergraduate and early graduate engineering students, as well as practicing engineers, laboratory personnel, inspectors, and quality professionals. It provides both a learning resource and a dependable technical reference.

Move beyond memorizing material properties. Build the ability to calculate, interpret, and defend engineering decisions—from material structure and processing to testing and performance in service.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798176965322
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 410
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg