The Science and Engineering of Materials, 8th Edition eBook

Askeland/Wright/Wheatley’s THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS, 8th Edition, aids engineering students in understanding the relationship between the structure, processing and properties of materials. With a wealth of material, instructors can tailor their focus to emphasize specific areas such as materials, mechanical behavior or physical properties. The text serves as a comprehensive reference for future courses in manufacturing, design or materials selection. New chapters on biomaterials and sustainable design reflect content students will encounter in their careers. Emphasizing a science-based approach, the book connects materials’ structures at various scales to their properties, highlighting how materials change over time and under different conditions, which is crucial for material innovation and application.