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Material Science And Engineering : An Introduction

Material Science And Engineering : An Introduction

Editor: DARA CHILTON
 
  • Year: 2017
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Price: US $ 300.00

Materials science and engineering drives innovation in both research and industry in everything from aerospace to medicine. It combines engineering, physics, and chemistry principles to solve real-world problems associated with nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and other major engineering disciplines. Materials engineering shows us how to apply knowledge to make better things. MSE is the field that leads in the discovery and development of the stuff that makes everything work. Important elements of modern materials science were products of the Space Race; the understanding and engineering of the metallic alloys, and silica and carbon materials, used in building space vehicles enabling the exploration of space. Materials science has driven and been driven by, the development of revolutionary technologies such as rubbers, plastics, semiconductors, and biomaterials.



This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of materials science and engineering. It is designed in such a way, that it will provide deep insights about the new theories and concepts related to the subject to the readers. It highlights mechanical properties of the material, mechanical testing of materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It also deals with electrical properties, semiconductors, magnetic properties, casting of metals, and composite materials. This book picks up individual concepts and theories and explains their need and contribution in the context of the growth of this field. This book is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference on materials science and engineering. 



Preface


1. Introduction to Material


1. Introduction


2. Types of Materials


3. Engineering Materials


4. Historical Perspective of Materials


5. Why Study Materials Science and Engineering?


Conclusion


References


2. Phase and Equilibrium Diagram


1. Introduction


2. Concept of Phase Diagram


3. Unary Phase Diagram


4. Interpretation of Phase Diagrams


5. Iron-Carbon Phase Diagram


6. Ternary Phase Diagram


7. Applications of Phase Diagrams


Conclusion


References


3. Mechanical Properties of the Material


1. Introduction


2. Concepts of Stress and Strain


3. Mechanical Properties


Conclusion


References


4. Mechanical Testing of Materials


1. Introduction


2. Common types of testing


3. Tension Tests


4. Compression Tests


5. Shear and Torsional Tests


6. Fatigue Testing


7. Creep Testing


8. Non-destructive testing


9. Hardness Testing


10. Microstructural Testing


Conclusion


References


5. Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals


1. Introduction


2. Characteristics of Ferrous Metals


3. Introduction to Steels


4. Introduction to Iron


5. Mechanical properties of cast iron


6. Introduction to Non-Ferrous Metals


7. Characteristics of Non-ferrous Metals


Conclusion


References


6. Fabrication and Casting of Metals


1. Introduction


2. Fabricated Metals Used in Product Making


3. Everyday Items Made from Metal Fabrication Processes


4. Modern Day Castings


Conclusion


References


7. Electrical Properties


1. Introduction


Conclusion


References


8. Semiconductors and Superconductivity


1. Introduction


2. Electrical Resistivity of semiconductors


3. Semiconductor Basics


4. Types of Semiconductor


5. Introduction to Superconductivity


6. History of Superconductivity


Conclusion


References


9. Magnetic Properties


1. Introduction


2. Magnetic Properties of Materials


Conclusion


References


10. Introduction to Plastic, Ceramics and Composite Materials


1. Introduction


2. Concept of Plastics


3. Properties of Plastics


4. Introduction to Ceramics


5. Types of Engineering Ceramics


6. Composite Materials


7. Types of Composite Materials


Conclusion


References


Index

Dara Chilton pursued her Ph.D. In Material Science and Engineering from State University, Kentucky.  She is an Assistant Professor at University College, Puebla. She is actively engaged in the researches focused on biomaterials, metallurgy and ceramics. Chilton has been the recipient of two awards for her research work in the field of design and integrity characterization of biomaterial alloys and development of bio-inspired structural components. She has also attended numerous conferences and symposiums; and has presented 8 papers on development of rapid manufacturing technologies.