Engineering Materials 1, Third Edition: An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design (v. 1) [Paperback]

Michael F. Ashby (Author), D R H Jones (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750663804 | ISBN-13: 978-0750663809 | Publication Date: March 28, 2005 | Edition: 3

Widely adopted around the world, this is a core materials science and mechanical engineering text. Engineering Materials 1 gives a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering applications. With each chapter corresponding to one lecture, it provides a complete introductory course in engineering materials for students with no previous background in the subject. Ashby & Jones have an established, successful track record in developing understanding of the properties of materials and how they perform in reality.

* One of the best-selling materials properties texts; well known, well established and well liked
* New student friendly format, with enhanced pedagogy including many more case studies, worked examples, student questions, full instructor's manual and online tutorial material for adopting tutors
* World-renowned author team

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The renowned, best-selling introduction to understanding engineering materials and their applications

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Engineering Materials 1 gives a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in a wide range of engineering applications. It provides a complete course in engineering materials for students with no previous background in the subject.

The third edition has been revised, expanded and improved throughout. Chapters remain arranged in groups dealing with particular classes of properties and the coverage of the book progresses through property definitions, measurement, underlying principles and material selection data. The focus throughout is on the development of knowledge that will enable readers to understand and design materials with better properties.

New and key features include:

. Detailed case studies with practical applications
. Five new chapters covering aspects of fracture, fatigue and design with materials
. Enhanced design and applications emphasis throughout
. Expanded coverage of non-metallic materials, environmental impact, fractography and corrosion
. Many more examples and exercises for class and homework use
. Accompanying website with access to instructor resources including a suite of interactive materials tutorials, solutions manual and image bank of figures from the book

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3 edition (March 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750663804
• ISBN-13: 978-0750663809
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more examples., March 9, 2007

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This review is from: Engineering Materials 1, Third Edition: An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design (v. 1) (Paperback)

The book has a lot of helpful material but is poor in examples. The problem set in each chapter is harder than the average problem set in a book and usually more information from another source is needed to find out the solution.