ASM Metals Reference Book, 3rd Edition

ASM Metals Reference Book, 3rd Edition
Author: Michael Bauccio
Publisher: ASM International
Total Pages: 628
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780871704788

This reference book makes it easy for anyone involved in materials selection, or in the design and manufacture of metallic structural components to quickly screen materials for a particular application. Information on practically all ferrous and nonferrous metals including powder metals is presented in tabular form for easy review and comparison between different materials. Included are chemical compositions, physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing processes, applications, pertinent specifications and standards, and test methods. Contents Overview: Glossary of metallurgical terms Selection of structural materials (specifications and standards, life cycle and failure modes, materials properties and design, and properties and applications) Physical data on the elements and alloys Testing and inspection Chemical composition and processing characteristics

Asphalt Materials Science and Technology

Asphalt Materials Science and Technology
Author: James G. Speight
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128005017

Asphalt is a complex but popular civil engineering material. Design engineers must understand these complexities in order to optimize its use. Whether or not it is used to pave a busy highway, waterproof a rooftop or smooth out an airport runway, Asphalt Materials Science and Technology acquaints engineers with the issues and technologies surrounding the proper selection and uses of asphalts. With this book in hand, researchers and engineering will find a valuable guide to the production, use and environmental aspect of asphalt. - Covers the Nomenclature and Terminology for Asphalt including: Performance Graded (PG) Binders, Asphalt Cement (AC), Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) Binder, Asphalt Emulsion and Cutback Asphalt - Includes Material Selection Considerations, Testing, and applications - Biodegradation of Asphalt and environmental aspects of asphalt use

Guide to ASTM Test Methods for the Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants

Guide to ASTM Test Methods for the Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants
Author: R. A. Nadkarni
Publisher: Astm International
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2000
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780803120877

Summarizes the essential elements of all analytical tests used to characterize petroleum products. The 350 plus entries are alphabetically arranged by chemical and physical properties, such as apparent viscosity, density, metal analysis, sulfur determination, vapor pressure, and water. Each entry co

ASTM and SAE-AMS Standards and Specifications for Stainless Steel

ASTM and SAE-AMS Standards and Specifications for Stainless Steel
Author: Society of Automotive Engineers
Publisher: Astm International
Total Pages: 2800
Release: 2003
Genre: Stainless steel
ISBN: 9780803131415

This thick volume compiles 190 ASTM and 200 AMS standards dealing with stainless steel that have been previously published separately in 20 plus volumes. Arranged by committee, the ASTM standards cover all of the standard mill product forms as well as castings, forgings, powder metal products, bearings, fasteners, flanges, valves, wire cloth, needl