Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, Second Edition provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate connections between processing, microstructure, and material properties. Focusing on metallic materials, particularly those used in aircraft structures, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how hierarchical microstructures influence performance. It bridges the gap between computational materials science, physical metallurgy, and alloy design. By balancing multiple engineering properties such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, this resource equips readers with the tools to optimize materials for critical structural applications.
The book stands out by offering new coverage of fundamental metallurgy concepts, worked examples, and applications. It introduces the latest developments in the field and integrates structure-property relationships in a manner not previously achieved. With a focus on solving practical problems through calculations and microstructural design, it empowers engineers and scientists to address real-world challenges. Additionally, its emphasis on multi-component materials broadens its applicability across material systems, ensuring relevance beyond aerospace applications.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Alloying, processing, and microstructure - p. 25 3. Chapter 3. Strengthening mechanisms and properties - p. 65 4. Chapter 4. Modeling of processing–microstructure–properties relationships - p. 89 5. Chapter 5. Alloy design approaches - p. 113 6. Chapter 6. Aluminum alloys - p. 131 7. 6.1 Aluminum alloys for structural applications - p. 131 8. 6.2 Classification of aluminum alloys - p. 136 9. 6.3 Physical metallurgy of wrought aluminum alloys - p. 139 10. 6.4 Processing–microstructure–property relations in wrought aluminum alloys - p. 189 11. 6.5 Commercial aluminum alloys - p. 221 12. 6.6 Aluminum alloy and product design - p. 238 13. 6.7 Summary - p. 252 14. 6.8 Problems - p. 253 15. Chapter 7. Magnesium alloys - p. 267 16. Chapter 8. Titanium alloys - p. 307 17. 8.1 Titanium alloys for structural applications - p. 307 18. 8.2 Classification, characteristics, and historical development of titanium alloys - p. 310 19. 8.3 Physical metallurgy of titanium alloys - p. 322 20. 8.4 Properties of titanium alloys and their relationship to composition, processing, and microstructure - p. 377 21. 8.5 Commercial titanium alloys - p. 405 22. 8.6 New alloy design - p. 420 23. 8.7 Summary - p. 423 24. 8.8 Problems - p. 424 25. Chapter 9. Steels - p. 435 26. Chapter 10. Superalloys - p. 505 27. 10.1 Applications for superalloys - p. 505 28. 10.2 Classification, characteristics, and historical development of superalloys - p. 509 29. 10.3 Physical metallurgy of superalloys - p. 516 30. 10.4 Properties of superalloys and their relationship to composition, processing, and microstructure - p. 560 31. 10.5 Commercial superalloys - p. 582 32. 10.6 Developments in the design and processing of superalloys - p. 592 33. 10.7 Summary - p. 593 34. 10.8 Problems - p. 594 35. Chapter 11. Complex concentrated alloys including high-entropy alloys - p. 605 36. Chapter 12. Alloy design for advanced manufacturing processes - p. 631 37. Chapter 13. Insertion of new alloys and processes - p. 675 38. Index - p. 683
Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, Second Edition provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate connections between processing, microstructure, and material properties. Focusing on metallic materials, particularly those used in aircraft structures, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how hierarchical microstructures influence performance. It bridges the gap between computational materials science, physical metallurgy, and alloy design. By balancing multiple engineering properties such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, this resource equips readers with the tools to optimize materials for critical structural applications.
The book stands out by offering new coverage of fundamental metallurgy concepts, worked examples, and applications. It introduces the latest developments in the field and integrates structure-property relationships in a manner not previously achieved. With a focus on solving practical problems through calculations and microstructural design, it empowers engineers and scientists to address real-world challenges. Additionally, its emphasis on multi-component materials broadens its applicability across material systems, ensuring relevance beyond aerospace applications.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Alloying, processing, and microstructure - p. 25 3. Chapter 3. Strengthening mechanisms and properties - p. 65 4. Chapter 4. Modeling of processing–microstructure–properties relationships - p. 89 5. Chapter 5. Alloy design approaches - p. 113 6. Chapter 6. Aluminum alloys - p. 131 7. 6.1 Aluminum alloys for structural applications - p. 131 8. 6.2 Classification of aluminum alloys - p. 136 9. 6.3 Physical metallurgy of wrought aluminum alloys - p. 139 10. 6.4 Processing–microstructure–property relations in wrought aluminum alloys - p. 189 11. 6.5 Commercial aluminum alloys - p. 221 12. 6.6 Aluminum alloy and product design - p. 238 13. 6.7 Summary - p. 252 14. 6.8 Problems - p. 253 15. Chapter 7. Magnesium alloys - p. 267 16. Chapter 8. Titanium alloys - p. 307 17. 8.1 Titanium alloys for structural applications - p. 307 18. 8.2 Classification, characteristics, and historical development of titanium alloys - p. 310 19. 8.3 Physical metallurgy of titanium alloys - p. 322 20. 8.4 Properties of titanium alloys and their relationship to composition, processing, and microstructure - p. 377 21. 8.5 Commercial titanium alloys - p. 405 22. 8.6 New alloy design - p. 420 23. 8.7 Summary - p. 423 24. 8.8 Problems - p. 424 25. Chapter 9. Steels - p. 435 26. Chapter 10. Superalloys - p. 505 27. 10.1 Applications for superalloys - p. 505 28. 10.2 Classification, characteristics, and historical development of superalloys - p. 509 29. 10.3 Physical metallurgy of superalloys - p. 516 30. 10.4 Properties of superalloys and their relationship to composition, processing, and microstructure - p. 560 31. 10.5 Commercial superalloys - p. 582 32. 10.6 Developments in the design and processing of superalloys - p. 592 33. 10.7 Summary - p. 593 34. 10.8 Problems - p. 594 35. Chapter 11. Complex concentrated alloys including high-entropy alloys - p. 605 36. Chapter 12. Alloy design for advanced manufacturing processes - p. 631 37. Chapter 13. Insertion of new alloys and processes - p. 675 38. Index - p. 683
