ABSTRACT

Reflecting the rapid advances in new materials development, this work offers up-to-date information on the properties and applications of various classes of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. It aims to simplify the materials selection process and show how to lower materials and manufacturing costs, drawing on such sources as vendor supplie

chapter 1|70 pages

Principles of Selection

chapter 3|46 pages

Nonferrous Metals

chapter 4|24 pages

Carbon and Low Alloy Steels

chapter 5|14 pages

Ultrahigh Strength Steels

chapter 6|6 pages

Tool and Bearing Steels

chapter 7|22 pages

Stainless Steels

chapter 8|12 pages

Cast Irons

chapter 9|6 pages

Heat-Resistant Alloys

chapter 10|36 pages

Properties and Applications of Polymers

chapter 12|8 pages

Metal Matrix Composites

chapter 13|32 pages

Polymer Matrix Composites

chapter 14|22 pages

Ceramic Matrix and Carbon-Carbon Composites

chapter 16|12 pages

Comparative Properties