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Introduction to Engineering Materials

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  • © 1983
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Authors:
  1. V. B. John

    1. School of Engineering and Science, The Polytechnic of Central London, UK

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Materials science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Atomic Structure

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      Pages 3-19

    3. Bonding between Atoms

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      Pages 20-28

    4. Chemical Reactions and Reactivity

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      Pages 29-53

    5. The Crystalline State

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      Pages 54-72

    6. Elastic and Plastic Behaviour

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      Pages 73-100

    7. Constitution

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      Pages 101-121

    8. Electrical and Magnetic Properties

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      Pages 122-133

  3. Materials Technology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 135-135
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    2. The Shaping of Materials

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      Pages 137-177

    3. Non-Ferrous Metals

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      Pages 178-201

    4. Iron and Steel

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      Pages 202-230

    5. Thermoplastics

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      Pages 231-249

    6. Thermosetting Materials

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      Pages 250-257

    7. Ceramics

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      Pages 258-265

    8. Composite Materials

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      Pages 266-272

    9. The Behaviour of Materials in Service

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      Pages 273-299

    10. Testing of Materials

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      Pages 300-320

    11. Metal-joining Processes

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      Pages 321-341
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A text which deals with the basic principles of materials science and technology in a simple, yet thorough manner. This edition includes more worked examples and more detailed information on certain aspects of materials science.

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  • School of Engineering and Science, The Polytechnic of Central London, UK

    V. B. John

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