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This text provides students with a solid understanding of the relationship between the structure, processing, and properties of materials. Authors Donald Askeland and Pradeep Fulay teach the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and materials behaviors and clearly link them to the "materials" issues that students will have to deal with when they enter the industry or graduate school (e.g. design of structures, selection of materials, or materials failures). While presenting fundamental concepts and linking them to practical applications, the authors emphasize the necessary basics without overwhelming the students with too much of the underlying chemistry or physics. The book covers fundamentals in an integrated approach that emphasizes applications of new technologies that engineered materials enable. New and interdisciplinary developments in materials field such as nanomaterials, smart materials, micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) systems, and biomaterials are also discussed. ... Read more

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The purpose of this wide-ranging introductory text is to provide a basic understanding of the underlying science as well as the engineering applications of composite materials. It explains how composite materials, with their advantages of high strength with stiffness, together with low weight and other desirable properties are formed and discusses the nature of the different types of reinforcement and matrix - and their interaction. Methods of production, examples of typical applications and essential data are all included.

Composite materials: Engineering and science is based on a successful long running course at Imperial College, London, and the numerous worked examples combined with a comprehensive set of problems and self-assessment questions (with answers) provide an excellent text for senio undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science, engineering and physics. It will also be invaluable to any designer or professional engineer new to the composite materials field. ... Read more

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Illustrated by Frances Zweifel

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Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years.
The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work.

* Presents a wide range of specialist information on plastics in an accessible style
* Uses case studies to illustrate the most common forms of degradation and appropriate treatments
* Based on the authors 20 years of experience in the polymer industry and conservation ... Read more

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The plastics bible!
This is one of the two books to read if you need to know about plastics conservation, the other being "Plastics, Collecting and conserving. Anita Quye and Colin Williamson (ed.). NMS Publishing Limited, Edimburgh, 1999".
Very informative, well illustrated. ... Read more

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Extensive, introductory-level, coverage of mechanical properties and failure which is the most important materials considerations for many engineers.
* This book judiciously and extensively makes use of illustrations and photographs. The approximate 500 figures include a large number of photographs that shoe the microstructure of various materials.
* Current and up-to-date with the latest developments in materials science and engineering. ... Read more

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Excellent
I think this is a good book, this will really help students to learn the mateiral ... Read more

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Smith/Hashemi's Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 5/e provides an eminently readable and understandable overview of engineering materials for undergraduate students. This edition offers a fully revised chemistry chapter and a new chapter on biomaterials as well as a new taxonomy for homework problems that will help students and instructors gauge and set goals for student learning. Through concise explanations, numerous worked-out examples, a wealth of illustrations & photos, and a brand new set of online resources, the new edition provides the most student-friendly introduction to the science & engineering of materials.

The extensive media package available with the text provides Virtual Labs, tutorials, and animations, as well as image files, case studies, FE Exam review questions, and a solutions manual and lecture PowerPoint files for instructors. ... Read more

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Wrong Edition
I ordered the 5th edition of a book and the seller sent me the 3rd edition. After some back and forth the seller finally refunded my money. They did send the book quickly but did not have the best customer service.

Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering 2nd Edition
I've been having this book for many years by now, probably over 10 years. However, the contents of the book relates truly to the title, "Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering." The information contained here in this book helps the reader to establish at least a basic, but not limited, knowledge in what the Materials Engineering is all about. Of course, there has been many more R&D and new materials processes developed in the materials engineering world since the 2nd edition of this book, but there are many things about materials in this book that will never change. The newer version contains an update with the latest in Research & Technology Development as well as new materials processes and treatment. I, myself just bought a copy of the newest version, 5th Edition, to stay tuned with the latest in Materials Engineering as I have a Master's degree in Materials Engineering. Also, is good to learn about materials because everything in this world is done using materials, without materials nothing get done, and sometimes you may wonder what materials are made out many of the households goods, surgical equipment, electronics, vehicles, and etc. The series of these books can help you understand it a little bit better.

errors a problem...
Generally clear explanations, but errors given in some of the examples made times extremely frustrating. Errata on companion website is no help either.

Acceptable
The book is in OK condition.The seller didn't state that it was written in, nor did they state the extent of the corner damage.Nevertheless, still perfectly readable and acceptable. It would have just been nice to be notified of its minor damages before purchase.

Good book
It is a good book to start material science. The first chapter a good overview and has interesting insight to get the reader interested in material science and engineering. However, I feel in the second chapter it goes too far back into detail about atoms, electron clouds, quantum numbers and things of that sort. Just seems like stuff from a general chemistry book rather than a material science book. ... Read more

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Disapointing
This book is mainly a re-hash of Prof. Gordon's "The New Science of Strong Materials or Why You Don't Fall through the Floor", withmore pictures and some new annecdotes.
As I already owned the above-mentionned work, this book was a disappointment.

Another brilliant book
Though this book like its stablemate on Strong Materials was written some time ago I think it should be essential background reading for all teachers of science and engineering.
The writer has a real gift of making quite difficult subjects interesting, and with humourous though relevant asides. Professor Gordon had wide experience in many fields and this shows... even people with no mathematical knowledge can read with profit... especially interesting is the section on how accidents happen, sometimes when a person with insufficient technical knowledge tries to "strengthen" a structure and ends up by weakening it. See for instance the WWI Fokker D8 monoplane and the heating vessels towards the end of the book.
The writer also explores the strengths of natural creatures (see "How to design a Worm")
Compulsive reading!

Why is glass fragile and not steel?
I used to beleve that questions like that are not possible to answer without mathematics and advanced physics. Gordondoes it, and he does it very good. If you like aha-experiences, read this book! ... Read more

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Clearly written and with a practical, problem-solving approach, this introduction to the characteristics and testing of materials effectively combines the background readers need in principles and theory with plenty of applications, to provide a solid understanding of the materials used in today's machines, devices, structures, and consumer products. Straightforward, non-mathematical coverage is aimed at answering the Ewhy<70> and Ehow<70> questions of materials science and materials testing as they relate to all types of materials—concrete, wood, metals, and polymers—and is geared to helping readers build a foundation from which they can learn to design and develop additional materials and conduct materials testing procedures on their own. Interactive CD-ROM stimulates readers' exploration of text material with easy access to relevant information, study guides, online help, and more. Analytical questions and problems encourage readers' review and reinforcement of material. Built-in laboratory manual at the end of the book supports book material with numerous hands-on exercises and the opportunity to learn industry-sanctioned testing procedures, including data collection, reporting and graphing, and determining additional appropriate tests. Learning aids found in each chapter.reinforce readers' grasp of material through: chapter objectives; numerous illustrations, examples and sample data; key terms; a glossary; chapter summaries; and problems for solution. Industrial technology field.

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Fundamentals of Materials Science for Technologists: Properties, Testing, and Laboratory Exercises (2nd Edition)
The book is full of great information about materials used to make plastics and metal products. ... Read more

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The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory and ethical issues in addition to future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications.

All aspects of biomaterials science are thoroughly addressed, from tissue engineering to cochlear prostheses and drug delivery systems. Over 80 contributors from academia, government and industry detail the principles of cell biology, immunology, and pathology. Focus within pertains to the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, and artificial organs. This reference also touches upon their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical and surface properties of these materials.

* Provides comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials

* Integrates concepts of biomaterials science and biological interactions with clinical science and societal issues including law, regulation, and ethics

* Discusses successes and failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine and the future directions of the field

* Cover the broad spectrum of biomaterial compositions including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, carbons, natural materials, and composites

* Endorsed by the Society for Biomaterials ... Read more

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Biomaterials Text
I am very happy with this purchase, it came as described. It was worn but the condition was accurately described, it also came quickly.

Very informative!
Great book, very informative and detailed. A bit technical though, only recommended for people with a background in engineering or biomedical science.

Have not yet received book
Have not received book yet, I am still waiting after two months. Have not heard back from vendor yet.

Up-to-date reference book by well-regarded experts in the field, but not a textbook
This book is widely used for grad-level biomaterials courses and for a good reason: it is a compilation of the forefronts of biomaterials research, including chapters written by well-regarded experts in the field. Any biomaterials researcher can look through the list of contributors and tell you that almost every single one listed is a big name when it comes to biomaterials conferences. As such, the material is presented in a way that will benefit someone who's reading it for background or reference to projects in academic research/industrial R&D.

This is a very heavy book materials-wise, and is NOT for anyone who is looking to have an easy, leisurely nighttime read. The topics may seem disconnected for the unprepared. For example, out of the entire "Types of Biomaterials" unit, there are individual chapters on hydrogels, metallic biomaterials, inorganic biomaterials, etc that took up maybe a good 200 pages, and it's almost difficult to go from one chapter to the next in one sitting and take it on like you would a textbook. For more of a structured textbook, you may want to refer to a book by Temenoff and Mikos published recently.

Instead, this book is more of a fixture in the reference shelf of any biomaterials researcher. It is one that you pick up and read a few chapters out of depending on what you're planning on running experiments and furthering the field of. If you treat this book more as a reference book than a textbook, then you will find the reasons why it deserves 5 stars.

An applied use
Not a product for the new biomaterialist.Recommended for persons in the field or planning to enter the field. Chapters are complete, concise and detailed allowing for quick analysis.The book is organized very cleanly and permits one to use either as a reference or as an in depth reference on the subject.Solid for use in lab. ... Read more

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Engineering Materials 2 is a best-selling stand-alone text in its own right for more advanced students of materials science and mechanical engineering, and is the follow-up to its renowned companion text, Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties, Applications & Design . This book develops a detailed understanding of the fundamental properties of engineering materials, how they are controlled by processing, formed, joined and finished, and how all of these factors influence the selection and design of materials in real-world engineering applications.

* One of the best-selling materials properties texts; companion text to Ashby & Jones' 'Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to their Properties and Applications' book
* New student friendly format, with enhanced pedagogy including more case studies, worked examples, student questions and a full instructor's manual
* World-renowned author team ... Read more

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Excellent customer Service
By order, I received a wrong book. But I got full refund of my book and all my emails were responded in a really short period of time. If I get a chance, I will do business again with this service provider in future. The refund of the book was made in less than 72 hours after they received back the product.

For Ph.D. Qualification Exam, MEAM, University of Michigan
This book is recommended for Ph.D. Qualification Exam, MEAM, University of Michigan ... Read more

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This text provides up-to-date knowledge of structural properties and processing of materials and their application. The book has always been a comprehensive reference - unlike other texts, it covers topics such as electronic materials, engineering plastics and advanced composite materials. ... Read more

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very,very good,
The book is in very good conditions, it's helping my out in my clase a whole lot. Thanks you once again!!

Good Content, Too Wordy
Wordy.That's what I would call this book.The content seems good.The practice problems are managable.Covers large amount of material.A one semester college course could expect to cover about a third of it. ... Read more

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Building on the extraordinary success of six best-selling editions, Bill Callister's new Seventh Edition of MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION continues to promote student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. ... Read more

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Good Job !
Thank you, the book is in good condition, and you send it real quick so I'm really happy with that.

Very good book
It is the best material book I have ever seen. Clear and easy to read. Very good for beginners who want to study material. The disadvantage is that the book is not deep enough if you want to know more about details of some topics, like XRD. Generally the book give you the basic idea about the material, very good!

good book for the course material
Not a bad book, I did not have trouble reading through it, the only subject that could have used some more description would have been phase diagrams.I have a physics background so the book filled in a few holes about basic materials course work.The nice thing was that the book shipped fast from the particular seller.

Material science book
This is a well organized book with plenty of pictures, diagrams, and examples. I found it to be concise and informative, however, it's material price data is from 1998.

Good explanation, simple to follow
This book pertains to the class I am taking for Mechanical Engineering: Material Science

The subject and material of this class is not very difficult and easy to understand. This book starts you off on some of the basics in chemistry of how bonds and energy play an impact of a microscopic level in materials. It works its way up to dislocations, stress and strain, failure, etc.

The explanations in this book goes step by step and is easy to follow. There are plenty of pictures to go along with and the examples are great. There is even online material from the Wiley website to test your knowledge and provide conceptual assistance.

The previous version of this book is very similar to this version (3rd). If you are required to buy this book but have the old one, then you may not need it. Verify with your professor before hand.

Overall, this book is pretty decent. The subject doesn't require much derivation or computing. It's a lot of memorization and conceptual thinking.

(Also, there does exists a solution manual for this book) ... Read more

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The first of two volumes in this series to deal with the information required for the use of materials in the nuclear power industry. The two volumes together contain the most comprehensive collection of information ever published in nuclear materials.

Contents: Walters/Hofman: Metallic Fast Reactor Fuels. Snelgrove/Hofman: Dispersion Fuels. Strain/Lambert: Oxide Fuels. Blank: Non-Oxide Ceramic Nuclear Fuels. Kelly: Nuclear Reactor Moderator Materials. Garner: Cladding. ... Read more

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This book balances introduction to the basic concepts of the mechanical behavior of composite materials and laminated composite structures.It covers topics from micromechanics and macromechanics to lamination theory and plate bending, buckling, and vibration, clarifying the physical significance of composite materials.In addition to the materials covered in the first edition, this book includes more theory-experiment comparisons and updated information on the design of composite materials. ... Read more

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REFUND NOT RECEIVED YET
We had returned this book along with other four books.Whole order was returned for refund.
But I have not received the refund of $97.96 @ Mechanics of Composite Materials by Robert Jones
Please refund $97.96 ASAP

A must have
This book is just the bible for the stress analyst working with composites.
A must have at your bookshelf.

Excellent Text
I own the original edition of this text.I borrowed a colleague's copy of the second edition to review before buying my own copy.It didn't take me long to decide that the new edition was an essential purchase.This is THE text to buy if you have an interest in composites.

Nice pictures, no value
I'm a final-semester senior at the University of Kentucky in Mechanical Engineering and I purchased this book as required reading for my composites class.Here's the thing:the book doesn't really say that much of anything.It spends all of its time stating equations for particular types of composites without specifying why it's doing it or how it got from equation to equation.As a matter of fact, all the chapter-end review questions seem to be are "hey, bet you can't figure out how we got from equation 4.56 to equation 4.57."It makes for somewhat easier homework because it's simple algebra and trig most of the time, but what am I learning, exactly?I usually try to justify books like this as saying, well, at least maybe I'll use it as a reference book in the future...but this book's just horrible.I would recommend you not buy this unless it's required of you for any particular class.Hope this helps.

Good reference book
I find this book to be a very handy reference.Sometimes the equations get very involved, but I do like the way the material is presented.The font is kinda wierd (newest edition), but thats just a subjective thing for me. I also like the design section in the back, and the depth of information on design considerations is neat.Including this book, Swanson's analysis book is another good addition for joggling your memory on composite analysis that you took in grad school. :) ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Needs more examples.
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. ... Read more

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Conveniently compiled published documents accurately reflect Christian Science beliefs and practices. The book contains basic facts about Christian Science, emphasizing its theology, and topics range from perspectives on the Bible to the practice of spiritual healing. ... Read more

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Lithium Batteries: Science and Technology is an up-to-date and comprehensive compendium on advanced power sources and energy related topics. Each chapter is a detailed and thorough treatment of its subject. This volume includes several tutorials and contributes to an understanding of the many fields that impact the development of lithium batteries. Recent advances on various components are included and numerous examples of innovation are presented. Extensive references are given at the end of each chapter. All contributors are internationally recognized experts in their respective specialty.
The fundamental knowledge necessary for designing new battery materials with desired physical and chemical properties including structural, electronic and reactivity are discussed. The molecular engineering of battery materials is treated by the most advanced theoretical and experimental methods. Readers can find a wealth of energy related topics, such as energy storage, use of hybrid systems and battery-based transportation.
This book is designed primarily as a reference book covering all aspects of physics, chemistry and the materials science of Li batteries. The tutorial development of the chapters should also encourage use of this book for advanced level courses. Lithium Batteries: Science & Technology is an invaluable reference book for researchers, battery developers and manufacturers, and industrial managers working in the field of Li batteries. ... Read more

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great book but not for electronics at all
This is an in depth book about Li battery chemistry. Probably very good. But it is not "everything about Li batteries" as it only covers chemistry.

A thorough and well written text with widespread appeal to all technologists
This reference work will prove invaluable for everyone involved with lithium-ion batteries. This includes research students, product developers, and cell and battery manufacturers to list but a few. It is logically laid out, starting with the fundamentals, written by experts from the disciplines of chemistry, physics and materials science.

Following the in-depth coverage of the science and technology of anodes, cathodes and electrolytes the book seamlessly moves on to the engineering topics of battery applications. These too are divided into groups such as electric vehicles, spacecraft, and medical applications.

The academic will appreciate the multitude of references to scientific journals; the engineer will appreciate the clear explanations of difficult topics in battery chemistry, often aided by clear and informative diagrams and pictures; the technologist can follow the evolution of lithium-ion batteries from the laboratory to the final application.

This book is an excellent technical reference book that belongs in every lithium-ion battery company library. Individuals put off by the price should be patient and wait for the paperback edition to be released. Either way this is a lithium-ion boffin's must-have.
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This unified approach to polymer materials science is divided in three major sections:

Basic Principles - covering historical background, basic material properties, molecular structure, and thermal properties of polymers
Influence of Processing on Properties - tying processing and design by discussing rheology of polymer melts, mixing and processing, the development of anisotropy, and solidification processes.
Engineering Design Properties - covering the different properties that need to be considered when designing a polymer component - from mechanical properties to failure mechanisms, electrical properties, acoustic properties, and permeability of polymers. The first edition was praised for the vast number of graphs and data that can be used as a reference. A new table in the appendix containing material property graphs for several polymers further strengthens this attribute. A new chapter introducing polymers from a historical perspective not only makes the topic less dry, but it also provides a chance to shade light on the role polymers played, for better and for worse, while shaping today's industrial world. The most important change made to this edition is the introduction of real-world examples and a variety of problems at the end of each chapter. ... Read more

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Are You Looking for a Unified and Concise Approach to Teaching and Learning the Structure of Materials? Allen and Thomas present information in a manner consistent with the way future scientists and engineers will be required to think about materials' selection, design, and use. Students will learn the fundamentals of three different states of condensed matter-glasses, crystals, and liquid crystals-and develop a set of tools for describing all of them. Above all, they'll gain a better understanding of the principles of structure common to all materials. Key concepts, such as symmetry theory, are introduced and applied to provide a common viewpoint for describing structures of ceramic, metallic, and polymeric materials. Structure-sensitive properties of real materials are introduced. The text also includes a variety of worked example problems. Other texts available in the MIT Series: Thermodynamics of Materials, Vol I, Ragone, 30885-4 Thermodynamics of Materials, Vol II: Kinetics, Ragone, 30886-2 Physical Ceramics: Principles for Ceramics Science and Engineering, Chiang, Birnie, Kingery, 59873-9 Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials, Livingston, 31627-X ... Read more

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Figures and illustrations make this a winner
This book, and especially the visuals, helped me get through thermodynamics at MIT.Highly recommended as a supplemental text!

The Structure of Materials (MIT Series in MSE)
I had an opportunity to use this text book in one of my classes and found the material within the book confusing for the most part.There are NOT many examples worked out following the explanations of complex equations and their applications -- I feel this leads to a rather limited understanding of important concepts.I recommend looking elsewhere for a crystallography book if you have an option. ... Read more

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