Introduction to aerospace materials
Résumé : This book reviews the main structural and engine materials used in aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft in terms of their production, properties, performance and applications. It focuses on recent developments and requirements, discusses the properties and production of metals for aerospace structures, and looks in depth at individual metals including aluminium, titanium, magnesium, steel and superalloys. With its comprehensive coverage of the main issues surrounding structural aerospa…
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- Full title :Introduction to aerospace materials / Adrian P. Mouritz.
Summary
Résumé : This book reviews the main structural and engine materials used in aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft in terms of their production, properties, performance and applications. It focuses on recent developments and requirements, discusses the properties and production of metals for aerospace structures, and looks in depth at individual metals including aluminium, titanium, magnesium, steel and superalloys. With its comprehensive coverage of the main issues surrounding structural aerospace materials, it is essential reading for undergraduate students studying aerospace and aeronautical engineering and will also be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and practicing aerospace engineers. --
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- Publication Date:2012.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Woodhead Pub
- Place of Publication:Sawston, Cambridge, UK
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2012.
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The Physical Object
- Description:1 ressource en ligne
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780857095152, 0857095153
- oclc:on1136889563
- LC Classification:TL698
- Dewey Decimal:629.1
Table of Contents
Cover; Introduction to aerospace materials; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to aerospace materials; 1.1 The importance of aerospace materials; 1.2 Understanding aerospace materials; 1.3 Introducing the main types of aerospace materials; 1.4 What makes for a good aerospace material?; 1.5 Summary; 1.6 Further reading and research; 2 Aerospace materials: past, present and future; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Brief history of aerospace materials; 2.3 Materials for the global aerospace industry; 2.4 Future advances inaerospace materials; 2.5 Summary; 2.6 Further reading and research.
3 Materials and material requirements for aerospace structures and engines3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fixed-wing aircraft structures; 3.3 Helicopter structures; 3.4 Space shuttle structures; 3.5 Summary; 3.6 Further reading and research; 4 Strengthening of metal alloys; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Crystal structure of metals; 4.3 Defects in crystal structures; 4.4 Strengthening of metals; 4.5 Summary; 4.6 Terminology; 4.7 Further reading and research; 5 Mechanical and durability testing of aerospace materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2Tension test; 5.3 Compression test; 5.4 Flexure test; 5.5 Hardness test.
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