Engineering Materials Technology

PrefacePart One The Structure of Materials 1 Basic Structure of Materials 1.1 Atoms and Molecules 1.2 Crystals 1.3 Liquids 1.4 Surfaces Problems 2 Structure of Metals 2.1 Metals as Crystalline 2.2 Block Slip Model 2.3 Dislocations Problems 3 Structure of Alloys 3.1 Alloys 3.2 Thermal Equilibrium Diagram 3.3 forms of Equilibrium Diagrams for Binary Alloys 3.4 Precipitation Problems 4 Structure of Non-Metals 4.1 Polymer Structure 4.2 Mechanical Properties of Polymers 4.3 Additives 4.4 Ceramics ProblemsPart Two Properties of Materials 5 Basic Properties 5.1 Stress/Strain Graphs 5.2 Hardness 5.3 Impact Tests 5.4 Bend Tests 5.5 Thermal Properties 5.6 Electrical Properties Problems 6 Fracture 6.1 Types of Fracture 6.2 Ductile Fracture 6.3 Brittle Fracture 6.4 Fracture Toughness 6.5 Failure with Polymeric Materials Problems 7 Fatigue 7.1 Fatigue Failure 7.2 Fatigue Tests 7.3 Factors Affecting the Fatigue Properties of Metals 7.4 The Fatigue Properties of Plastics Problems 8 Creep 8.1 Short-Term and Long-Term Behavior 8.2 Creep Mechanisms in Metals 8.3 Factors Affecting Creep with Metals 8.4 Factors Affecting Creep Behavior with Plastics Problems 9 Environmental Stability of Materials 9.1 Corrosion 9.2 Types of Corrosion 9.3 Corrosion Prevention 9.4 The Stability of Polymers Problems Part Three Metals 10 forming Processes with Metals 10.1 The Main Processes 10.2 Casting 10.3 Manipulative Processes 10.4 Powder Techniques 10.5 Machining Problems 11 Ferrous Alloys 11.1 Iron Alloys 11.2 Plain Carbon Steel 11.3 Alloy Steels 11.4 Cast Irons Problems 12 Heat Treatment of Steels 12.1 Heat Treatment 12.2 Microstructural Transformations 12.3 TTT Diagrams 12.4 Hardenability 12.5 Tempering 12.6 Precipitation Hardening 12.7 Surface Hardening 12.8 Annealing 12.9 Selecting Heat Treatment Problems 13 Non-Ferrous Alloys 13.1 The Range of Alloys 13.2 Aluminum 13.3 Copper 13.4 Magnesium 13.5 Nickel 13.6 Titanium 13.7 Zinc 13.8 Wear Resistance Treatments Problems Part Four Non-Metallic Materials 14 forming Processes with Non-Metallic Materials 14.1 The Main Polymer-Forming Processes 14.2 Foamed Polymers 14.3 Manufacture of Composites 14.4 forming Processes with Ceramics Problems 15 Non-Metals 15.1 Thermoplastics 15.2 Thermosetting Polymers 15.3 Elastomers 15.4 Thermal, Electrical, Optical and Chemical Properties of Polymers 15.5 Ceramics Problems 16 Composites 16.1 Composites 16.2 Fiber-Reinforced Materials 16.3 Particle-Reinforced Materials 16.4 Dispersion-Strengthened Metals 16.5 Laminates 16.6 Properties of Composites Problems 17 Joining Materials 17.1 Joining Methods 17.2 Adhesives 17.3 Soldering and Brazing 17.4 Welding 17.5 Fastening Systems 17.6Joining Methods for Plastics ProblemsPart Five Selection 18 Selection of Materials 18.1 General Considerations 18.2 Selection for Static Strength 18.3 Selection for Stiffness 18.4 Selection for Fatigue Resistance 18.5 Selection for Toughness 18.6 Selection for Creep and Temperature Resistance 18.7 Selection for Corrosion Resistance 18.8 Selection for Wear Resistance 18.9 Selection for Physical Characteristics 18.10 Selection for Dimensional Considerations 18.11 Available Forms of Materials 18.12 The Costs of Materials Problems 19 Selection of Processes 19.1 General Considerations 19.2 Casting of Metals 19.3 Manipulation of Metals 19.4 Powder Processes 19.5 Machining Metals 19.6 Joining Processes with Metals 19.7 Polymer-Forming Processes 19.8 The Cost Aspects of Process Selection Problems 20 Selection Criteria 20.1 Criteria 20.2 Selecting 20.3 Case Studies: Critical Properties 20.4 Case Studies: Cost Per Unit Property 20.5 Case Studies: Merit Ratings 20.6 Data Sources and Use of Computers 20.7 Failures ProblemsIndex