The first eight chapters require little prior knowledge: a first-year grasp of materials and mechanics is enough. The approach emphasizes design with materials rather than materials ‘‘science’’, although the underlying science is used, whenever possible, to help with the structuring of criteria for selection. The method is available as software,1 giving greater flexibility. The structure gives rapid access to data and allows the user great freedom in exploring the potential of choice. It is unique in the way the information it contains has been structured. This book develops a systematic procedure for selecting materials and processes, leading to the subset which best matches the requirements of a design. But advance is possible only if a procedure exists for making a rational choice. Today, with more materials than ever before, the opportunities for innovation are immense. New materials advanced engineering design in Epictetus’ time. Epictetus, AD 50–100, Discourses Book 2, Chapter 5. Working together to grow libraries in developing countries | | Preface Materials, of themselves, affect us little it is the way we use them which influences our lives. Applications for the copyright holder’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science and Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone: (þ44) (0) 1865 843830, fax: (þ44) 1865 853333, e-mail: You may also complete your request on-line via the Elsevier homepage (), by selecting ‘Customer Support’ and then ‘Obtaining Permissions’ British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress I6168 2 For information on all Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann publications visit our website at Typeset by Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd, Chennai, India Printed and bound in Italy
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