Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction 9th Edition

Book Preface

In this ninth edition we have retained the objectives and approaches for teaching materials science and engineering that were presented in previous editions. The first, and primary, objective is to present the basic fundamentals on a level appropriate for university/college students who have completed their freshmen calculus, chemistry, and physics courses. The second objective is to present the subject matter in a logical order, from the simple to the more complex. Each chapter builds on the content of previous ones. The third objective, or philosophy, that we strive to maintain throughout the text is that if a topic or concept is worth treating, then it is worth treating in sufficient detail and to the extent that students have the opportunity to fully understand it without having to consult other sources; in addition, in most cases, some practical relevance is provided. The fourth objective is to include features in the book that will expedite the learning process. These learning aids include the following: • Numerous illustrations, now presented in full color, and photographs to help visualize what is being presented • Learning objectives, to focus student attention on what they should be getting from each chapter • “Why Study . . .” and “Materials of Importance” items as well as case studies that provide relevance to topic discussions • “Concept Check” questions that test whether a student understands the subject matter on a conceptual level • Key terms, and descriptions of key equations, highlighted in the margins for quick reference • End-of-chapter questions and problems designed to progressively develop students’ understanding of concepts and facility with skills • Answers to selected problems, so students can check their work • A glossary, a global list of symbols, and references to facilitate understanding of the subject matter • End-of-chapter summary tables of important equations and symbols used in these equations • Processing/Structure/Properties/Performance correlations and summary concept maps for four materials (steels, glass-ceramics, polymer fibers, and silicon semiconductors), which integrate important concepts from chapter to chapter • Materials of Importance sections that lend relevance to topical coverage by discussing familiar and interesting materials and their applications The fifth objective is to enhance the teaching and learning process by using the newer technologies that are available to most instructors and today’s engineering students.

New/Revised Content Several important changes have been made with this Ninth Edition. One of the most significant is the incorporation of several new sections, as well as revisions/amplifications of other sections. These include the following: • Numerous new and revised example problems. In addition, all homework problems requiring computations have been refreshed. • Revised, expanded, and updated tables • Two new case studies: “Liberty Ship Failures” (Chapter 1) and “Use of Composites in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner” (Chapter 16) • Bond hybridization in carbon (Chapter 2) • Revision of discussions on crystallographic planes and directions to include the use of equations for the determination of planar and directional indices (Chapter 3) • Revised discussion on determination of grain size (Chapter 4) • New section on the structure of carbon fibers (Chapter 13) • Revised/expanded discussions on structures, properties, and applications of the nanocarbons: fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene (Chapter 13) • Revised/expanded discussion on structural composites: laminar composites and sandwich panels (Chapter 16) • New section on structure, properties, and applications of nanocomposite materials (Chapter 16) • Tutorial videos. In WileyPLUS, Tutorial Videos help students with their “muddiest points” in conceptual understanding and problem-solving. • Exponents and logarithms. In WileyPLUS, the exponential functions and natural logarithms have been added to the Exponents and Logarithms section of the Math Skills Review. • Fundamentals of Engineering homework problems and questions for most chapters. These appear at the end of Questions and Problems sections and provide students the opportunity to practice answering and solving questions and problems similar to those found on Fundamentals of Engineering examinations.
Online Learning Resources—Student Companion Site at www.wiley.com/college/callister. Also found on the book’s website is a Students’ Companion page on which is posted several important instructional elements for the student that complement the text; these include the following: • Answers to Concept Check questions, questions which are found in the print book. • Library of Case Studies. One way to demonstrate principles of design in an engineering curriculum is via case studies: analyses of problem-solving strategies applied to real-world examples of applications/devices/failures encountered by engineers. Five case studies are provided as follows: (1) Materials Selection for a Torsionally Stressed Cylindrical Shaft; (2) Automobile Valve Spring; (3) Failure of an Automobile Rear Axle; (4) Artificial Total Hip Replacement; and (5) Chemical Protective Clothing. • Mechanical Engineering (ME) Module. This module treats materials science/ engineering topics not covered in the printed text that are relevant to mechanical engineering. • Extended Learning Objectives. This is a more extensive list of learning objectives than is provided at the beginning of each chapter. These direct the student to study the subject material to a greater depth.

• Student Lecture PowerPoint® Slides. These slides (in both Adobe Acrobat® PDF and PowerPoint® formats) are virtually identical to the lecture slides provided to an instructor for use in the classroom. The student set has been designed to allow for note taking on printouts. • Index of Learning Styles. Upon answering a 44-item questionnaire, a user’s learning-style preference (i.e., the manner in which information is assimilated and processed) is assessed.
Online Resources for Instructors—Instructors Companion Site at www.wiley.com/college/callister. The Instructor Companion Site is available for instructors who have adopted this text. Please visit the website to register for access. Resources that are available include the following: • All resources found on the Student Companion Site. (Except for the Student Lecture PowerPoint® Slides.) • Instructor Solutions Manual. Detailed solutions for all end-of-chapter questions and problems (in both Word® and Adobe Acrobat® PDF formats). • Homework Problem Correlation Guide—8th edition to 9th edition. This guide notes, for each homework problem or question (by number), whether it appeared in the eighth edition and, if so, its number in this previous edition. • Virtual Materials Science and Engineering (VMSE). This web-based software package consists of interactive simulations and animations that enhance the learning of key concepts in materials science and engineering. Included in VMSE are eight modules and a materials properties/cost database. Titles of these modules are as follows: (1) Metallic Crystal Structures and Crystallography; (2) Ceramic Crystal Structures; (3) Repeat Unit and Polymer Structures; (4) Dislocations; (5) Phase Diagrams; (6) Diffusion; (7) Tensile Tests; and (8) Solid-Solution Strengthening. • Image Gallery. Illustrations from the book. Instructors can use them in assignments, tests, or other exercises they create for students. • Art PowerPoint Slides. Book art loaded into PowerPoints, so instructors can more easily use them to create their own PowerPoint Slides. • Lecture Note PowerPoints. These slides, developed by the authors and Peter M. Anderson (The Ohio State University), follow the flow of topics in the text, and include materials taken from the text as well as other sources. Slides are available in both Adobe Acrobat® PDF and PowerPoint® formats. [Note: If an instructor doesn’t have available all fonts used by the developer, special characters may not be displayed correctly in the PowerPoint version (i.e., it is not possible to embed fonts in PowerPoints); however, in the PDF version, these characters will appear correctly.] • Solutions to Case Study Problems. • Solutions to Problems in the Mechanical Engineering Web Module. • Suggested Course Syllabi for the Various Engineering Disciplines. Instructors may consult these syllabi for guidance in course/lecture organization and planning. • Experiments and Classroom Demonstrations. Instructions and outlines for experiments and classroom demonstrations that portray phenomena and/or illustrate principles that are discussed in the book; references are also provided that give more detailed accounts of these demonstrations.