Types of Materials: Ceramics
Types of Materials:
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Gain insight into key types of materials, including ceramics, composites, metals, polymers and more.
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Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing and DesignWritten for students taking undergraduate level courses in engineering materials, MS&E, manufacturing and design, and related mechanical engineering courses, this text provides coverage of materials properties with a true design and processing emphasis.
8h 30m
By David Cebon, Hugh Shercliff, Michael Ashby
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Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 9th EditionDesigned to promote student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, this book explains the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties.
22h 5m
By David G. Rethwisch, William D. Callister Jr.
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Materials and Design: The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design, Second EditionProviding critical design, processing, performance and applications criteria for each material in question, this book explores the role of materials and materials processing in product design, with a particular emphasis on creating both desired aesthetics and functionality.
6h 7m
By Kara Johnson, Mike Ashby
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Materials Experience: Fundamentals of Materials and DesignWith contributions from many of the most prominent materials experts and designers in the field today, this authoritative resource shares their expertise and insights on a number of topics common to materials and product design.
7h 49m
By Elvin Karana, Owain Pedgley, Valentina Rognoli
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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, Second EditionPresenting fundamental topics in glass science and technology including glass formation, crystallization and phase separation, this introductory text discusses glass structure models with emphasis on the oxygen balance model.
5h 41m
By James E. Shelby
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Lightweight Materials: Understanding the BasicsDiscussing the properties, processing, and applications of lightweight materials, this text covers methodologies used in the general materials selection process, specific guidelines for each of the lightweight materials, and the importance of the automotive sector to the lightweight materials industries.
12h 48m
By F. C. Campbell (ed)
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Materials Processing: A Unified Approach to Processing of Metals, Ceramics and PolymersWith examples of both standard and newer additive manufacturing methods, this book teaches the fundamental principles involved in the processing of engineering materials, specifically metals, ceramics and polymers, from starting or raw materials through to the final functional forms.
11h 23m
By Lorraine F. Francis
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Thermal Barrier CoatingsPresenting a review of the latest advances in processing and performance of thermal barrier coatings, as well as their failure mechanisms, this authoritative guide covers both metallic and ceramic coating materials as well as nanostructured coating.
6h 22m
By Hongbo Guo, Huibin Xu
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Handbook of Advanced Ceramics: Materials, Applications, Processing, and Properties, Second EditionAn essential resource for ceramicists, this comprehensive reference includes contributions from leading researchers around the world, and covers the basic science of advanced ceramics, functional ceramics (electro-ceramics and optoelectro-ceramics) and engineering ceramics.
35h 31m
By Shigeyuki Somiya (ed)
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Plastics Engineering, Third EditionOffering engineers and technologists a sound understanding of basic principles without the introduction of unduly complex levels of mathematics or chemistry, this text presents the essentials of the properties and processing behaviour of plastics and composites.
7h 5m
By R. J. Crawford
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Manufacturing Processes for Advanced CompositesIntended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing, or anyone with some experience in composites, this book covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites.
6h 58m
By F.C. Campbell
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Characterization and Failure Analysis of PlasticsProviding practical and comprehensive coverage on how the performance of plastics is characterized during design, property testing, and failure analysis, this reference describes important design factors, properties, and failure mechanisms.
20h 36m
By American Society of Metals
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Handbook of Plastics Joining: A Practical Guide, Second EditionIncluding international suppliers' directory and glossary of key joining terms, this comprehensive book provides fully updated and detailed descriptions of plastics joining processes, plus an extensive compilation of data on joining specific materials.
15h 53m
By Michael J. Troughton (ed)
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Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook: Processing, Materials, and Applications, Second EditionFocusing on the engineering aspects of producing and using plastics, this book covers both the polymer basics that are helpful to bring readers quickly up-to-speed if they are not familiar with a particular area of plastics processing, and the recent developments that enable practitioners to discover which options best fit their requirements.
22h
By Myer Kutz (ed)
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Adhesives Technology Handbook, Third EditionCovering a wide range of industrial applications across sectors including medical applications, automotive/aerospace, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods, this book provides a complete guide to the selection of adhesives, methods of use, industrial applications, and the fundamentals of adhesion.
7h 31m
By Arthur H. Landrock, Sina Ebnesajjad
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Lightweight Materials: Understanding the BasicsDiscussing the properties, processing, and applications of lightweight materials, this text covers methodologies used in the general materials selection process, specific guidelines for each of the lightweight materials, and the importance of the automotive sector to the lightweight materials industries.
12h 48m
By F. C. Campbell (ed)
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Materials Processing: A Unified Approach to Processing of Metals, Ceramics and PolymersWith examples of both standard and newer additive manufacturing methods, this book teaches the fundamental principles involved in the processing of engineering materials, specifically metals, ceramics and polymers, from starting or raw materials through to the final functional forms.
11h 23m
By Lorraine F. Francis
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Surface Chemistry of Surfactants and PolymersProviding an introduction to solution and interfacial properties of surfactants and polymers, this useful book was written as a reference for scientists and engineers both in industry and academia, as well as a textbook for courses for researchers in industry and at universities.
9h 21m
By Bengt Kronberg, Björn Lindman, Krister Holmberg
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Brydson's Plastics Materials, Eighth EditionWith a 50 year history as the principal reference in the field of plastics material, and fully updated by an expert team of polymer scientists and engineers, this authoritative book is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in this field.
23h 1m
By Marianne Gilbert
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Polylactic Acid: PLA Biopolymer Technology and ApplicationsAn essential reference for engineers, scientists and product designers considering switching to a sustainable plastic, this practical book covers the properties, synthesis and polymerization of PLA, and processing techniques involved in fabricating parts from this polymer.
4h 2m
By Abdul Razak Rahmat, Lee Tin Sin, Wan Azian Wan Abdul Rahman
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Engineering Mechanics of Composite MaterialsBeginning with basic concepts, definitions, and an overview of the current status of composites technology, the reader is taken through the theory and experimental results of research with many types of composites materials.
6h 54m
By Isaac M. Daniel, Ori Ishai
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Lightweight Ballistic Composites: Military and Law-Enforcement Applications, Second EditionOffering comprehensive coverage on all aspects of lightweight ballistic composites, from fiber manufacturing, to commercial products and testing, this book discusses the wider applications of lightweight ballistic composites in military and law-enforcement industries.
8h 14m
By Ashok Bhatnagar (ed)
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Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic ProtectionWith contributions from leading experts in the field, this cutting-edge book presents some of the most recent developments in the design and engineering of woven fabrics and their use as layering materials to form composite structures for ballistic personal protection.
9h 21m
By X. Chen
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Damage and Failure of Composite MaterialsOutlining methods for more reliable design of composite structures, this valuable resource brings together materials mechanics and modeling, and provides a complete guide to damage, fatigue and failure of composite materials.
5h 21m
By Chandra Veer Singh, Ramesh Talreja
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Advances in Composites Manufacturing and Process DesignThe manufacturing processes of composite materials are numerous and often complex. This resource provides comprehensive coverage of all processing techniques in the field with a strong emphasis on recent advances, modeling and simulation of the design process.
8h 42m
By Philippe Boisse
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Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Third EditionExamining the mechanics, materials, analysis, fabrication, characterization, and performance of composite materials, this text also covers analyzing structures, smart composite structures, and computer software for composite structure analysis.
9h 47m
By Bhagwan D. Agarwal, K. Chandrashekhara, Lawrence J. Broutman
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Failure of Material in Mechanical Design: Analysis, Prediction, Prevention, Second EditionCovering the basic principles of failure of metallic and non-metallic materials in mechanical design applications, this book emphasizes the potential for mechanical failure from stresses, strains and energy transfers in machine parts.
10h 25m
By Jack A. Collins
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Welding Essentials: Questions & Answers, Second editionWritten in a comprehensive question-and-answer format, this concise yet thorough introduction to the topic addresses safety hazards and required precautions in detail and provides solutions to common problems for each process.
6h 32m
By Frank B. Marlow, William L. Galvery
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Metallographer's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and SteelsIncluding dozens of concise and helpful “metallographic tips,” this solid text features over 500 representative microstructures, with discussions of how the structures can be altered by heat treatment and other means.
12h 18m
By Arlan O. Benscoter, Bruce L. Bramfitt
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Modern Physical Metallurgy, Eighth EditionIncluding worked examples with real-world applications, case studies, and extensive homework exercises, this in-depth book describes, in a very readable form, the fundamental principles of physical metallurgy and the basic techniques for assessing microstructure.
12h 54m
By A. H. W. Ngan, R. E. Smallman
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Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering AlloysProviding thorough and systematic coverage on both basic metallurgy and the practical engineering aspects of metallic material selection and application, this reference discusses the implications of metallic structure, imperfections, deformation, and phase transformations.
14h 33m
By F.C. Campbell (ed)
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Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist, Second EditionIncluding illustrations, examples, descriptions of basic metallurgy, this guide provides a solid understanding of the basic principles and current practices of metallurgy.
14h 14m
By Arthur C. Reardon (ed)
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Steels: Processing, Structure, and Performance, Second EditionIllustrated by plots of data, micrographs and schematic diagrams, this essential reference for anyone who makes, uses, studies, or designs with steel is a comprehensive guide to the broad, dynamic physical metallurgy of steels.
11h 6m
By George Krauss
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Shop Reference for Students and Apprentices, Second EditionPresented in a clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow form, this book provides the information and know-how that students will need as they prepare themselves for jobs in metalworking industries.
11h 44m
By Edward G. Hoffman
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Metal Forming Practise: Processes - Machines - ToolsSupplemented by ample illustrations, tables and flow charts, as well as practical examples and exercises, this concise sourcebook presents the most important metal-working and shearing processes and their related machines and tooling.
4h 42m
By Heinz Tschaetsch
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Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design, Second EditionUsing many illustrations, tables, and charts to enhance comprehension and learning, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of sheet metal forming processes, while placing forming processes and die design in the broader context of the techniques of press-working sheet metal.
4h
By Vukota Boljanovic
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Titanium: A Technical Guide, Second EditionDesigned to support the need of engineering, management, and other professionals for information on titanium by providing an overview of the major topics, this book offers a concise summary of the most useful information required to understanding titanium and its alloys.
13h 38m
By Matthew J. Donachie
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Powder Metallurgy TechnologyGiving particular emphasis to those processes which are of industrial significance, this useful text provides detailed coverage of metal powder production, compaction, sintering, hot consolidation, and much more.
2h 52m
By G. S. Upadhyaya
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Complete Casting Handbook: Metal Casting Processes, Metallurgy, Techniques and Design, Second EditionDelivering the expert advice that engineers need to make successful and profitable casting decisions, this book is an ideal reference for those interested in solidification, vortex gates, nucleation, biofilm, remelting, and molding.
30h 7m
By John Campbell
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Titanium and Titanium Alloys: Fundamentals and ApplicationsDiscussing applications of titanium and its alloys in aerospace, medicine, energy and automotive technology, this book thoroughly addresses the development, processing and application of titanium and titanium alloys.
8h 57m
By Christoph Leyens, Manfred Peters (eds)
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MIG Welding GuideMIG (metal inert gas) welding, also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), is a key joining technology in manufacturing. This book provides a comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to this widely used process.
4h 53m
By Gunnar Lindén (eds), Klas Weman
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Lightweight Materials: Understanding the BasicsDiscussing the properties, processing, and applications of lightweight materials, this text covers methodologies used in the general materials selection process, specific guidelines for each of the lightweight materials, and the importance of the automotive sector to the lightweight materials industries.
12h 48m
By F. C. Campbell (ed)
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Metal Failures: Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention, Second EditionA definitive and authoritative resource in metallurgical failure analysis, this comprehensive book covers not only how failure occurs but also examines methods developed to expose the reasons for failure.
8h 20m
By Arthur J. McEvily
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Materials Processing: A Unified Approach to Processing of Metals, Ceramics and PolymersWith examples of both standard and newer additive manufacturing methods, this book teaches the fundamental principles involved in the processing of engineering materials, specifically metals, ceramics and polymers, from starting or raw materials through to the final functional forms.
11h 23m
By Lorraine F. Francis
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Light Alloys: Metallurgy of the Light Metals, Fifth EditionProviding a definitive, single volume overview on the light alloys, this book presents new material on the processing, characteristics, and applications of these essential metals, and covers the latest applications and processes in the auto and aero industries.
9h 56m
By David StJohn, Ian Polmear, Jian-Feng Nie, Ma Qian
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Sheet Metal Forming: FundamentalsDiscussing the practical and efficient use of sheet forming technologies, this comprehensive reference explains the interactions between variables as a basic foundation for the most effective use of computer aided modeling in process and die design.
6h 28m
By A. Erman Tekkaya, Taylan Altan
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Sheet Metal Forming: Processes and ApplicationsPresenting the latest developments on the design of sheet forming operations, equipment, tooling, and process modeling, this practical and comprehensive reference covers all major sheet forming processes, such as blanking, bending, deep drawing, and more.
7h 54m
By A. Erman Tekkaya (eds), Taylan Altan
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Thermal Barrier CoatingsPresenting a review of the latest advances in processing and performance of thermal barrier coatings, as well as their failure mechanisms, this authoritative guide covers both metallic and ceramic coating materials as well as nanostructured coating.
6h 22m
By Hongbo Guo, Huibin Xu
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Extrusion, Second EditionEnabling engineers as well as students and academics to understand the extrusion processes, equipment, and tooling, this comprehensive book offers both a broad and in-depth view of this important metalworking process.
14h 32m
By G. Sauer, K. Siegert (eds), M. Bauser
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High-Entropy AlloysProviding a complete review of the current state of the art in the field of high entropy alloys (HEA), this book presents the fundamental knowledge present in the field, the spectrum of various alloy systems and their characteristics studied to date, current key focus areas, and the future scope of the field in terms of research and technological applications.
3h 28m
By B.S. Murty, J.W. Yeh, S. Ranganathan
