This volume features fundamental research and applications in the field of the design and application of engineering materials, predominantly within the context

This book gives a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering applications, and is intended to provide a course in engineering materia

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CD-ROM contains: Dynamic phase diagram tool -- Over 30 animations of concepts from the text -- Photomicrographs from the text.

Provides a thorough explanation of the basic properties of materials; of how these can be controlled by processing; of how materials are formed, joined and fini