Fundamentals of Materials Science for Technologists: Properties Testing and Laboratory Exercises (2nd Edition)

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For courses in Metallurgy Materials Science and Materials Testing in two- and four-year technology programs. Clearly written and with a practical problem-solving approach this introduction to the characteristics and testing of materials effectively combines the background students need in principles and theory with plenty of applications to provide a solid understanding of the materials used in todays machines devices structures and consumer products. Straightforward non-mathematical coverage is aimed at answering the "why" and "how" questions of materials science and materials testing as they relate to all types of materialsconcrete wood metals and polymersand is geared to helping students build a foundation from which they can learn to design and develop additional materials and conduct materials testing procedures on their own.