Charles, J. A. <br/><br/>
Selection and use of engineering materials / 
J.A. Charles ... [et al.]. 
 - 3rd edition. 
 - Oxford :  Butterworth-Heinemann,  1997. 
 - ix, 343 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm.  
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The background to decision -- Introduction -- Motivation for selection -- Cost basis for selection -- Establishment of service requirements and failure analysis -- Specifications and quality control -- Selection for mechanical properties -- Static strength -- Toughness -- Stiffness -- Fatigue -- Creep and temperature resistance -- Selection for surface durability -- Selection for corrosion resistance -- Selection of materials for resistance to wear -- The relationship between materials selection and materials processing -- The formalization of selection procedures -- Case studies in materials selection -- Materials for airframes -- Materials for ship structures -- Materials for engines and power generation -- Materials for automobile structures -- Materials for bearings -- Materials for springs -- Investigative case studies -- Problems. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0750632771 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Materials
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.11