Functionally Graded Materials: Design, Processing and Applications - Materials Technology Series

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Lessons from Nature. Graded Microstructures. Modeling and Design. The Characterization of Properties. Processing and Fabrication. Applications. Summary and Outlook. Index. Publisher Marketing: This is an overview covering all aspects of functionally gradient materials, with contributions from 40 leading authorities from around the world. It is intended to be of use to material scientists, researchers in industry, and university materials departments.