Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing and Design

by Michael F. Ashby, David Cebon, Hugh Shercliff

The ultimate materials engineering resource for anyone developing skills and understanding of materials properties and selection for engineering applications. The book is a visually lead approach to understanding core materials properties and how these apply to selection and design. Linked with Granta Design's market-leading materials selection software which is used by organisations as diverse as Rolls-Royce, GE-Aviation, Honeywell, NASA and Los Alamos National Labs.


A complete introduction to the science and selection of materials in engineering, manufacturing, processing and product design
Unbeatable package from Professor Mike Ashby, the world's leading materials selection innovator and developer of the Granta Design materials selection software
Links to materials selection software used widely by brand-name corporations, which shows how to optimise materials choice for products by performance, charateristics or cost

Genres: Engineering

528 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2007

Reviews

[Yves Verbiest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, comprehensive, and practical. This book balances theory and real-world applications, making complex material science concepts easy to grasp. A must-read for engineers and designers looking to deepen their understanding of materials and their impact on design choices.

[Javier · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book with a lot of examples and exercises that help you to understand all the topics.