Materials for Engineers

Designed with the needs of non-Materials Science and Engineering students in mind, this textbook covers the major categories of materials and their defining properties, with an emphasis on applications related to materials properties measurement, materials selection, and design as opposed to an accent on fundamental physical and chemical topics.

Jonathan B. Puthoff is Associate Professor in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and has a research background in physical metallurgy, materials characterization, adhesives performance, and materials modeling. Vilupanur A. Ravi is Professor in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He has also served as the Department Chair and as the Director of Research and Partnerships for the College of Engineering. Prior to joining Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Ravi worked in industry on a broad range of materials, solved process engineering problems and led product development efforts. His research interests are in high temperature materials, coatings, and corrosion. His received his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Introduction. Engineering materials: History and Outlook: From Past to Future. 1. Fundamental Principles: From Atoms to Materials. 2. Materials Properties and Performance: From Structure to Behavior. 3. Materials Testing and Validation: From Uncertainty to Assurance. 4. Making and Modifying Materials: From Raw Material to Finished Product. 5. Designing with Materials: From Imagination to Reality. 6. Materials and Your Career: From Student to Engineer. Topic 1. Materials for Structures: Engineering Components and Systems. Topic 2. Materials for Transportation: Engineering Transit and Logistics Systems. Topic 3. Materials for Electromagnetic and Optical Devices: Engineering with Charges and Fields. Appendix A. Appendix B.