includes index, glossary

1. Introduction

2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding

3. Structures of Metals and Ceramics

4. Polymer Structures

5. Composites

6. Imperfections in Solids

7. Diffusion

8. Mechanical Properties

9. Dislocation, Deformation, and Strengthening Mechanisms

10. Failure

11. Phase Diagrams

12. Phase Transformations

13. Electrical Properties of Materials

14. Types and Applications of Materials

15. Processing of Engineering Materials

16. Corrosion and Degradation

17. Thermal Properties

18. Magnetic Properties

19. Optical Properties

20. Economic, Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering

Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive coverage of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites. Adopting an integrated approach to the sequence of topics, the book focuses on the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. This presentation permits the early introduction of non-metals and supports the engineer's role in choosing materials based upon their characteristics. Using clear, concise terminology that is familiar to students, the book presents material at an appropriate level for student comprehension.



This International Adaptation has been thoroughly updated to use SI units. This edition enhances the coverage of failure mechanism by adding new sections on Griffith theory of brittle fracture, Goodman diagram, and fatigue crack propagation rate. It further strengthens the coverage by including new sections on peritectoid and monotectic reactions, spinodal decomposition, and various hardening processes such as surface, and vacuum and plasma hardening. In addition, all homework problems requiring computations have been refreshed.