For a first course in Materials Sciences and Engineering taught in the departments of materials science, mechanical, civil and general engineering.
This text provides balanced, current treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials, covering all the physical properties, applications and relevant properties associated with engineering materials. It explores all of major categories of materials while also offering detailed examinations of a wide range of new materials with high-tech applications.
The third edition of this popular text continues to provide a balanced treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials. Designed for a first course in engineering materials, the text is clearly presented and logically organized. The four categories of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites are covered. New materials are given extensive coverage, including lightweight metal alloys, high-tech ceramics for power generation, engineering polymers for metal substitution, advanced composites, semi-conductors for increasingly sophisticated electronic devices, and non-metallic superconducting materials.