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I was thoroughly charmed and won over by this book which I now recommend to all my colleagues. -- Daniel C. Mattis, American Journal of Physics
Praise for Princeton's original edition: "Princeton has brought to the public a highly readable treatise on the science of materials that emphasizes the strength of chemical and physical bonds, crystal structure, and cracks. . . . The author admits the necessity of being highly selective in the materials he can discuss so broadly, but he ably presents chemical and physical problems and how they have been solved in an orderly fashion, and he shows that the strength of materials is influenced as much by their environment and loading systems as by their own structures and shapes. -- S. W. Dobyns, Science Books and Films --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Praise for Princeton's original edition: "Princeton has brought to the public a highly readable treatise on the science of materials that emphasizes the strength of chemical and physical bonds, crystal structure, and cracks. . . . The author admits the necessity of being highly selective in the materials he can discuss so broadly, but he ably presents chemical and physical problems and how they have been solved in an orderly fashion, and he shows that the strength of materials is influenced as much by their environment and loading systems as by their own structures and shapes. -- S. W. Dobyns, Science Books and Films --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Why isn't wood weaker that it is? Why isn't steel stronger? Why does glass sometimes shatter and sometimes bend like spring? Why do ships break in half? What is a liquid and is treacle one? All these are questions about the nature of materials. All of them are vital to engineers but also fascinating as scientific problems. During the 250 years up to the 1920s and 1930s they had been answered largely by seeing how materials behaved in practice. But materials continued to do things that they "ought" not to have done. Only in the last 40 years have these questions begun to be answered by a new approach. Material scientists have started to look more deeply into the make-up of materials. They have found many surprises; above all, perhaps, that how a material behaves depends on how perfectly - or imperfectly - its atoms are arranged. Using both SI and imperial units, Professor Gordon's account of material science is a demonstration of the sometimes curious and entertaining ways in which scientists isolate and solve problems.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If you have, or are presently studying science A-levels, then this book should not prove a problem. However if the mere sight of an equation, large numbers, or graphs, makes you feel weak at the knees then you can stop reading now.
To begin, the book deals with the general properties of all materials. It explains how materials are used to their best in either compression or tension, and explains the reasons behind it using facts and figures, whilst diagrams help you to understand it on the microscopic level. The influence of cracks on different substances is also discussed and the theories for why some objects are left brittle whilst others are not.
The second half of the book concerns itself with specific material groups such as timber and metals.
If you have an interested in Building, Architecture or design, you will probably find this book will enlighten you to a few things in a "non-textbook" way.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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If you have ever sat through a materials science lecture or tutorial and felt it was all beyond you this book is for you. Even if you haven't struggled, this book explains its subject in such a simple concise and above all interesting way that I can recommend it without hesitation. It is especially good to read as an introduction to the subject before you start a course in materials science/mechanical engineering. Even if you don't fall into one of the above categories but have an interest in the subject - do read it, it is not written for students or engineers especially, just for anyone with an interest. I can also recommend wholeheartedly the sister volume "Structures".
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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My physics teacher recommended this book to my class. I didn't enjoy it much, but nevertheless it is well written, and contains tons of information that will be helpful to a student who wishes to enter a career in which things get built.
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Difficult to read
An interesting book which I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in engineering and other matters covered in this book, however it can be hard to read at times due to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ash
Great for beginners,laymen and the curious.
This book made a strong,unintentional pun,impression on me when I first read it but what interested me most were the descriptions of ancient Scyth firearms like the composite bow... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ken Raus
a classic eng book
If you like science and engineering but aren't keen of smart arse nerd types spouting maths that they don't understand at you, this book is for you. Read more
Published 15 months ago by philamo
A Strength of Materials Bible for the Non-scientist.
An excellent book. Explains in simple terms the concepts and jargon of strength of materials science. Read more
Published 19 months ago by alan123
Great book...great condiiton
This book is written for the layman. It wasn't exactly relevant to my first year syllabus but it does a good job of getting you intrested in the mechanical properties of materials... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010
Great book for "normal" look at materials
This book is great for learning about material properties, many massive textbooks give the same information but they are often very hard to understand if you have little or no... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Gov160
solid grounding
a good introduction to the subject for anyone with an interest. Well written and clear.
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by novoman
A real classic of popular science
Materials science is hardly a popular subject, but after you read Prof Gordon's book you won't understand why. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by D. Sweetman
Science made easy
An excellent introduction to materials science suitable for all students who want to find out why things stick together or fall apart. What makes some things hard and others soft? Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Peter Halliday
Talking book
Firstly, I would recommend this book for anybody interested in general science. The title poses a question not many of us think to ask and, in any case, instinctively feel that we... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Simon
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