Materials Selection in Mechanical Design

by Michael F. Ashby

Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Fifth Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials and section shapes available. Extensively revised for this fifth edition, the book is recognized as one of the leading materials selection texts, providing a unique and innovative resource for students, engineers, and product/industrial designers.

Winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association Includes significant revisions to chapters on advanced materials selection methods and process selection, with coverage of newer processing developments such as additive manufacturing Contains a broad scope of new material classes covered in the text with expanded data tables that include “functional” materials such as piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, magneto-caloric, and thermo-electric materials Presents improved pedagogy, such as new worked examples throughout the text and additional end-of-chapter exercises (moved from an appendix to the relevant chapters) to aid in student learning and to keep the book fresh for instructors through multiple semesters “Forces for Change” chapter has been re-written to outline the links between materials and sustainable design

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Design

639 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Magda Głażewska · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wouldn't normally review a textbook on Goodreads (I wouldn't normally sit in the bed and read the entire textbook, from the first to the last page) but this one is truly outstanding. I wasn't even particularly keen on engineering when I was studying it and Michael Ashby made me love materials science so much that there were moments I had tears in my eyes whilst reading this book. Essential read for every engineer, material scientist or product designer. Do materials have personality? Of course they do!

[Isaac Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am very mixed about this book. On one hand it led to the creation of the course that has pushed me to the edge of my sanity, but on the other it has also offered me many cryptic solutions to my woes. A true double edged sword of a book.

[Nurgul · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of those good course books that saves the whole semester!

[Jelle Joustra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good textbook connecting material attributes to design goals. It has been a solid companion throughout my studies, design and research work. Very informative and inspiring at the same time.

[goei.shimon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference for materials selection for engineering application