Material Selection in Mechanic

by Ashby

New materials enable advances in engineering design. This book describes a procedure for material selection in mechanical design, allowing the most suitable materials for a given application to be identified from the full range of materials and section shapes available. A novel approach is adopted not found anywhere else.

Materials are introduced through their properties; materials selection charts (a new development) capture the important features of all materials, allowing rapid retrieval of information and application of selection techniques. Merit indices, combined with charts, allow optimisation of the materials selection process. Sources of material property data are reviewed and approaches to their use are given. Material processing and its influence on the design are discussed. The book closes with chapters on aesthetics and industrial design. Case studies are developed as a method of illustrating the procedure and as a way of developing the ideas further.

This second edition is updated fully throughout with respect to materials developments and properties. There are new sections on materials selections aids, and new case studies are introduced where appropriate.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Design

Paperback

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