Fundamentals of Materials Science for Technologists - Hardcover

Horath, Larry D.

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9780023571619: Fundamentals of Materials Science for Technologists

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023571616 ISBN 13: 9780023571619

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

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An introductory textbook that provides a basic understanding of the theory, manufacturing, processing properties, applications, and testing of common industrial materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, adhesives, and fuels. It also presents information on the importance, advantages, and disadvantages of these materials. Where applicable, pertinent industrial applications are given. Each chapter concludes with questions and problems. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Fundamentals of Materials Science for Technologists, Second Edition, presents both the theory and applications of materials science. It includes information on various industrial materials, including manufacturing, processing, properties, applications, and testing. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various materials.

Features of this text include:

Numerous illustrations, examples, and sample data to help reinforce the key concepts of the text
Problems and exercises to provide a review of the concepts and opportunities for their application
Lab experiments for testing and application of the concepts are included in Appendix C on perforated pages for easy removal and use in a lab setting

Synopsis:

With a practical, problem-solving approach, this introduction to the characteristics and testing of materials combines the background students need in principles and theory with applications, to give them a solid understanding of the materials used in today's machines, devices, structures and consumer products. Straightforward, non-mathematical coverage is aimed at answering the "why" and "how" questions of materials science and materials testing as they relate to all types of materials-concrete, wood, metals and polymers. In addition, the book is geared to helping students build a foundation from which they can learn to design and develop additional materials and conduct materials testing procedures on their own.

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