作者	暂无
出版社	Prentice
出版时间	2000-01-01

特色：
* NEW-Updated in view of changing technology. ○Provides students with a more comprehensive explanation of metals and materials processing. * NEW-Reorganizes and expands coverage throughout the text-Aligns chapters to closely reflect the historical development of metallurgy, keeping ferrous somewhat separated from nonferrous metals. * NEW-Includes a section of full-color illustrations.* NEW-Features end-of-chapter case problems. ○Challenges students to participate in problem solving as part of a self-evaluation process. * NEW-Profiles real-life service related problems and their solutions in both the chapter narrative and end-of-chapter case problems. * Strives to cultivate-in students of metallurgy, material science and related technologies-a better understanding of the processes which influence the behavior of metals and materials with which they work. * Begins with a basic approach to the study of metals and their identification, then moves to the application of metallurgy, metallurgical processes to actual work, the welding of various metals, and service problems, such as metal fatigue and corrosion. * Develops a working knowledge of the behavior, characteristics and commonly used processing of metals and materials. * Provides a foundation upon which the responsible technician and/or engineer can base their materials decisions. * Describes computer-oriented methods of analysis and covers new composites and other modern materials throughout. * Closes with chapters on nonmetal and other common materials used in shop work and general manufacturing. * Uses a reinforcement approach to instruction by building on previously covered information. ○Encourages students to read the material, use the worksheets, read the case problems and participate in the self-evaluation at the end of each chapter.

This practical introduction to engineering materials/metallurgy maintains a low mathematical level designed for two-year technical programs and four year engineering technology. The easy-to-read, highly accessible Fifth Edition now includes many of the latest industry processes that change the physical and mechanical properties of materials and is highly recommended as a "materials processing" reference handbook in support of Design, Process, Electrical and Chemical technicians and engineers. Math theory is minimized and the appreciation of theory is emphasized.　　对工程材料和冶金材料的实用介绍。通俗易懂，推荐在设计中作为材料处理的参考手册。本书原名《Practical Metallurgy and Materials of Industry, 5th》。