To prepare materials engineers and scientists of the future, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, Sixth Edition is designed to present diverse top?ics in the field with appropriate breadth and depth. The strength of the book is in its balanced presentation of concepts in science of materials (basic knowledge) and engi?neering of materials (applied knowledge). The basic and applied concepts are inte?grated through concise textual explanations, relevant and stimulating imagery, detailed sample problems, electronic supplements, and homework problems. This textbook is therefore suitable for both an introductory course in materials at the sophomore level and a more advanced (junior/senior level) second course in materials science and engineering.



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　　A race car is an example of a complex mechanical system that utilizes a variety of materials from all five classes in its structure. For Instance, for the race car in the image, the body is made of lightweight carbon fiber composites to save weight, the chassis is made of strong and tough steel alloys, the tires are made of durable vulcanized rubber, key components in the engine and brake system are either made of or coated with ceramic materials to withstand high temperature, and a variety of sensors as well as the on-board computer system uses electronic materials.

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