Download or read book The Principles of Materials Selection for Engineering Design written by P. L. Mangonon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing readers to the methodology of engineering design, the book shows how materials selection comes into play during the design of a component or a structure, and examines such engineering requirements as stress, mode of loading, corrosion, and performance efficiencies of materials. Readers are acquainted with the factors of costs and statuatory requirements, including environmental regulations and recycling, and case studies are integrated throughout to illustrate the selection process.