Book Description
For courses in Metallurgy and Materials Science. Co-authored by
Kenneth G. Budinski and Michael K. Budinski, his son, with over 50
years of combined industry experience in the field, this
practical, understandable introduction to engineering materials
theory and industry-standard selection practices provides students
with the working knowledge to (1) make an informed selection of
materials for engineering applications and (2) correctly specify
materials on drawings and purchasing documents. Encompassing all
significant material systems- metals, ceramics, plastics, and
composites-this text incorporates the most up-to-date information
on material usage and availability, addresses the increasingly
global nature of the field, and reflects the suggestions of
numerous adopters of previous editions.
Features and Benefits
NEW- Added chapter on Tribology (friction, wear and
lubrication)- Expands previous coverage and consolidates it into a
single chapter as requested by an international panel of
engineering educators.
NEW- Real case histories of material selection situations- At the
end of each chapter.
NEW- Updated plastics chapters- Features new plastics of
industrial significance.
NEW- Rewriten chapter on material properties.
Enhances students understanding of this most important aspect of
materials engineering.
NEW- Updated chapter on ceramics.
NEW- Updated chapter on steel making.
NEW- Expanded chapter on heat treating.
NEW Updated chapter on corrosion- Includes a revised treatment of
electrochemistry.
NEW- A global focus- Updates cost and usage data to reflect
current worldwide conditions. Makes this text an international
book that reflects current worldwide materials.
NEW- More than sixty added illustrations.
NEW- Critical concepts sections- At the end of each chapter.
A practical orientation- Recommends a repertoire of materials that
meet most design needs.
Unique selection information- Developed by the authors, not found
in other texts.
Comprehensive coverage of metal, plastics, ceramics, composites
and adhesives. Helps students develop a set of engineering
materials skills for each.
A focus on the properties of industry-standard materials.
Teaches students how to specify these materials on engineering
drawings and documents.
Figures, charts, graphs, and tables- Visually reinforce contents
throughout the text. Supplies students with a wealth of
"handbook style" information that will assist them in
solving chapter problems AND serve as practical reference source
on the job.
A conversational writing style- With minimal use of technical
jargon.
Keeps the book accessible and understandable to a wide range of
readers, and targets designers, engineering technologists and
engineers who will only receive one materials course in their
formal schooling.
Chapter questions. Teach critical concepts to students and give
them a chance to test their understanding of these concepts.
Internet listing of sources for material information.
Encourages students to access additional and advanced information
on covered topics.
Useful material property information- In appendix.
Allows book to be used as a handbook to solve problems as they
arise on the job.
Synopsis
This text covers important engineering materials, presents the
fundamentals of every materials system, and provides enough
property information to allow reasonable material selection in
most industries. New to this edition (the first edition appeared
in 1979) is a new chapter addressing corrosion.
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