Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach International Student Version - Softcover

Callister, William D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470234636 ISBN 13: 9780470234631

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Synopsis

Callister and Rethwisch s Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering  third edition continues to take the integrated approach to the organization of topics.  That is, one specific structure, characteristic, or property type at a time is discussed for all three basic material types viz. metals, ceramics, and polymeric materials.  This order of presentation allows for the early introduction of non–metals and supports the engineer s role in choosing materials based upon their characteristics.

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Callister "Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Interactive Text" wins Textbook Excellence Award

SAN ANTONIO, June 9, 2001 ? The Text and Academic Authors Association awarded "Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Interactive Text", by William D. Callister, Jr., the 2001 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty) during the association's awards banquet. The book is published by John Wiley & Sons. Among judges' comments: "This book appears to be much better than the text I used in college. The figures are nicely done, and a second color is used effectively. The text is clearly written and well-designed.
A superior textbook on materials. Many outstanding illustrations. The inclusion of ceramics and polymers is a plus for modern engineers."

TAA created the Textbook Excellence Award in 1992 to recognize current textbooks and learning materials. To be nomiated, a work must carry a copyright date for the previous or current year. Entries are not limited to books but may include learning materials of all mediums.

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Synopsis

This text treats the important properties of the three primary types of materials - metals, ceramics, and polymers - as well as composites, and the relationships that exist between the structural elements of these materials and their properties. Emphasis is placed on mechanical behavior and failure including, techniques that are employed to improve the mechanical and failure characteristics in terms of alteration of structural elements. Furthermore, individual chapters discuss each of corrosion, electrical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties. New and cutting-edge materials are also discussed.Even if an instructor does not have a strong materials background (i.e., is from mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical engineering, or chemistry departments), he or she can easily teach from this text. The material is not at a level beyond which the students can comprehend - an instructor would not have to supplement in order to bring the students up to the level of the text. Also, the author has attempted to write in a concise, clear, and organized manner, using terminology that is familiar to the students. Extensive student and instructor resource supplements are also provided.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470234636
• ISBN 13: 9780470234631
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 912