Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection

Co-authored by Kenneth G. Budinski, a 34-year veteran in this field, and Michael K Budinski, his son, with 12 years experience in the field, this practical, understandable introduction to engineering materials theory and industry-standard selection practices provides learners with the working knowledge to (1) make an informed selection of materials for engineering applications and (2) correctly specify materials on drawings and purchasing documents. Encompassing all significant material systems—metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites—this book incorporates the most up-to-date information on material usage and availability, and addresses the increasingly global nature of the field. For designers, engineers, technicians, fabricators, and machinists.