Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

by William D. Callister Jr.

* Clear and concise discussions This text has received many accolades for its ability to clearly and concisely convey materials science and engineering concepts at an appropriate level to ensure student understanding. For examples see chapters 3, 4, 5 and 9.
* Mechanical property coverage The Sixth Edition maintains its extensive, introductory level coverage of mechanical properties and failure--the most important materials considerations for many engineers. For examples see chapters 6, 7, & 8.
* A picture is worth 1000 words! The Sixth Edition judiciously and extensively makes use of illustrations and photographs. The approximate 500 figures include a large number of photographs that show the microstructure of various materials (e.g., Figures 9.12, 10.8, 13.12, 14.15 and 16.5).
* Current and up-to-date Students are presented with the latest developments in Material Science and Engineering. Such up-to-date content includes advanced ceramic and polymeric materials, composites, high-energy hard magnetic materials, and optical fibers in communications. For examples see sections 13.7, 15.19, 16.8, 20.9, and 21.14.
* Why study?? These sections at the beginning of each chapter provide the student with reasons why it is important to learn the material covered in the chapter.
* Learning objectives A brief list of learning objectives for each chapter states the key learning concepts for the chapter.
* Resources to facilitate the materials selection process. Appendix B, which contains 11 properties for a set of approximately 100 materials, is included which be used in materials selection problems. An additional resource, Appendix C, contains the prices for all materials listed in Appendix B.
* The text is packaged with a CD-ROM that contains 1) interactive software modules to enhance visualization of three-dimensional objects, 2) additional coverage of select topics, and 3) complete solutions to selected problems from the text in order to assist students in mastering problem-solving.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Physics, Chemistry

848 pages, Hardcover

First published April 17, 1985

Reviews

[Allison Hartley · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book will teach you a little something about stress and strain, and the accompanying class will probably let you experience a little bit of those things for yourself, too. not a bad textbook overall, though, and as far as textbooks go, "not bad" is pretty good. plenty of example problems and interesting real-world applications. and pretty pictures. take it to a cute park with a nice chai latte and start romanticizing those phase diagrams!

[Isabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Não sei deu me uma ligeira tristeza

[Rudy Sihombing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely amazing. This is my first book I bought when I was in college. All you wanna know about materials science and engineering are listed in this fundamental book.

Starting with the basic principles, like structure and properties of materials to the functional applications of our daily needs. We are now surrounded with many types of materials, just look the things near to yours, your room, your cubicle, your car and etc., it's all about materials.

Materials consists of three fundamental basics, e.i: ceramic, metal and polymer, these is the "raw" materials of which we can find on whatever kind of materials close to us. Shirt consists of polymer materials, Car consists of metals and polymers components, IC chip consists of ceramics and metals components.

I suggest you to buy this book, if only you wanna know more about materials science and engineering.

[Joe Pickert · Rating 3 out of 5]

A thorough, comprehensive introduction to materials science aimed towards students of the discipline itself and related fields.

The definitions are clear. The examples are relevant.

The book's only, major downside is that it's about materials science.

[Beatriz Sampaio · Rating 4 out of 5]

very useful

[Hisham Mattar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book for an introduction to Materials science

['ifah' · Rating 5 out of 5]

buku ni tuk student engineering, especially bdk2 materials. sesape bdk materials yg x de buku ni baik la pi cari. bleh bce. pas2 smpn kat atas rak. sbb buku ni berat. dah la tebal. wat short note la kalo sesape yg rajin sgt tu. aku pun x khatam lg. dah 3 thn dah bli buku tu. pas2 dlm die pun cantik. sbb x berusik. wokeh. cukup ah. pape je..

[William]

1st year course in Chemical Engineering. Setting the motion of Austenitic, Martensitic SS

[Farah Fitria Sari · Rating 5 out of 5]

They say this book is like the bible of my major and therefore I do not have any reasons not to 5 stars. Besides, I haven't seen any difficulties understanding the explanations provided in it.

[Mainak Ghosal · Rating 4 out of 5]

My professor(Prof.A.Sinha of MSME Deptt.) had recommended this Book for my Ph.D Coursework in Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology,Shibpur in this recent semester.Though he was very instrumental in guiding me through his ongoing lectures(mostly from this Callister Book) still I found the Material Science Book very interesting & worth learning.Though I had not read the book wholly I kept it in my store for future references.

[Nguyễn Tân · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Shruthika · Rating 3 out of 5]

hmmm content is super interesting but there is no reason for a matsci textbook to contain this many words. maybe i'm just salty cause we had like 2 giant-ass chapters due every other day though

[Rahul Mondal]

Awesome book.i really want to read this book.

[Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible. excellent work team you are my lifeline. top 10 all time

[Amalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book help me to more understand about my college

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally read this like a novel. Very engaging.

[Christopher Sudlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most well written, beautiful, and fascinating textbook I've ever read.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

A better teacher than my actual professor for the class. I still barely understand materials, though.

[Alexandre Bordas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every 5th grader should have these 885 glorious pages memorized. My favorite picture-book.

[Yasmim · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5

[Mohammed Diab · Rating 5 out of 5]

أفضل كتاب قرأته في مقدمة علوم المواد و أفضل من كتب كثيره غيره تحمل نفس العنوان.

[Calvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why is everything in my degree in this book??? What was the point of four years of study???

[Nattapon Chotsisuparat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by William D. Callister Jr. is the bible for materials science. It's a must have for anyone studying material sciences. Even if you want to learn about solid-state physics, condensed matter physics, or semiconductors, this is a good starting point for those advanced subjects. I have the eighth edition, and luckily I found full solution manuals online, so I solved the problems myself and checked my answers against the solutions. The problems aren't that hard if you carefully reread the material. It starts with atomic structures, bonding, crystalline solids, imperfections in solids, dislocations, etc. If you finish this textbook, you'll have a strong foundation in materials science.

[Alejandro Calvo Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bro WHAT am I doing reviewing a textbook.

Well whos worse the guy that writes the review or the chump that is reading it right now?

It does not matter. If you are a materials scientist, you should own this book. I don't care how, bookstore, illegally downloaded PDF, tattooed on your dog etc, you get the point.

[Amirro · Rating 5 out of 5]

an essential book for those who took material enginneering course...lecturer will punch ur head to persuade you to own this book

[Aimme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book for college :(

[Mohammad]

material science and engineering callister

[Anum · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for a very very dry subject.

[Ross Economy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro MSE textbook! Still use it to review basics more than I'd like to admit.

[goei.shimon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good basics introduction to a subject of "materials science" - a must have for Undergrad going into materials science major