Description
In this ninth edition we have retained the objectives and approaches for teaching materials science and engineering that were presented in previous editions. The first, and primary, objective is to present the basic fundamentals on a level appropriate for university/college students who have completed their freshmen calculus, chemistry, and physics courses.
The second objective is to present the subject matter in a logical order, from the simple to the more complex. Each chapter builds on the content of previous ones. The third objective, or philosophy, that we strive to maintain throughout the text is that if a topic or concept is worth treating, then it is worth treating in sufficient detail and to the extent that students have the opportunity to fully understand it without having to consult other sources; in addition, in most cases, some practical relevance is provided. The fourth objective is to include features in the book that will expedite the learning process. These learning aids include the following:
Numerous illustrations, now presented in full color, and photographs to help visualize what is being presented
• Learning objectives, to focus student attention on what they should be getting from each chapter
• “Why Study . . .” and “Materials of Importance” items as well as case studies that provide relevance to topic discussions
• “Concept Check” questions that test whether a student understands the subject matter on a conceptual level
• Key terms, and descriptions of key equations, highlighted in the margins for quick reference
• End-of-chapter questions and problems designed to progressively develop students’ understanding of concepts and facility with skills
• Answers to selected problems, so students can check their work
• A glossary, a global list of symbols, and references to facilitate understanding of the subject matter
• End-of-chapter summary tables of important equations and symbols used in these equations
• Processing/Structure/Properties/Performance correlations and summary concept maps for four materials (steels, glass-ceramics, polymer fibers, and silicon semiconductors), which integrate important concepts from chapter to chapter
• Materials of Importance sections that lend relevance to topical coverage by discussing familiar and interesting materials and their applications The fifth objective is to enhance the teaching and learning process by using the newer technologies that are available to most instructors and today’s engineering students.
New/Revised Content
Several important changes have been made with this Ninth Edition. One of the most significant is the incorporation of several new sections, as well as revisions/amplifications of other sections. These include the following:
• Numerous new and revised example problems. In addition, all homework problems requiring computations have been refreshed.
• Revised, expanded, and updated tables
• Two new case studies: “Liberty Ship Failures” (Chapter 1) and “Use of Composites in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner” (Chapter 16)
• Bond hybridization in carbon (Chapter 2)
• Revision of discussions on crystallographic planes and directions to include the use of equations for the determination of planar and directional indices (Chapter 3)
• Revised discussion on determination of grain size (Chapter 4)
• New section on the structure of carbon fibers (Chapter 13)
• Revised/expanded discussions on structures, properties, and applications of the nanocarbons: fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene (Chapter 13)
• Revised/expanded discussion on structural composites: laminar composites andsandwich panels (Chapter 16)
• New section on structure, properties, and applications of nanocomposite materials (Chapter 16)
• Tutorial videos. In WileyPLUS, Tutorial Videos help students with their “muddiest points” in conceptual understanding and problem-solving.
• Exponents and logarithms. In WileyPLUS, the exponential functions and natural logarithms have been added to the Exponents and Logarithms section of the Math Skills Review.
• Fundamentals of Engineering homework problems and questions for most chapters. These appear at the end of Questions and Problems sections and provide students the opportunity to practice answering and solving questions and problems similar to those found on Fundamentals of Engineering examinations.
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