30555
Properties of Engineering Materials, 2nd Edition
By R.A. Higgins; 1994, 480 pages, illustrated, ISBN 0-8311-3055-5
$38.95

Employing a technological rather than scientific approach, this edition continues to provide a descriptive and quantitative treatment of materials science for engineers. Much new material has been added, particularly in the areas of microalloyed steels, plastics, composites, and ceramics. The book includes many worked examples in each chapter. Knowledge of chemistry is not required and a practical engineering approach is stressed throughout.

Table of Contents:
The Atom. The Molecule. The Crystal. Mechanical Properties. Deformation of Materials. Shaping Processes. Alloys. Phase Equilibrium. Steel and its Heat Treatment. Alloy Steels and Engineering Cast Irons. Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys. Plastics Materials and Rubbers. Ceramics and Glasses. Composite Materials. Fiber Reinforced Composites. The Failure of Materials in Stress. Methods of Joining Materials. Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials. The Environmental Stability of Materials. Non Destructive Testing. Appendices. Index.