| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 621 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
AIAA education series |
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AIAA education series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
The structural materials used in airframe and propulsion systems influence the cost, performance and safety of aircraft, and an understanding of the wide range of materials used and the issues surrounding them is essential for the student of aerospace engineering. Introduction to aerospace materials reviews the main structural and engine materials used in aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft in terms of their production, properties, performance and applications. The first three chapters of the book introduce the reader to the range of aerospace materials, focusing on recent developments and requirements. Following these introductory chapters, the book moves on to discuss the properties and production of metals for aerospace structures, including chapters covering strengthening of metal alloys, mechanical testing, and casting, processing and machining of aerospace metals. The next ten chapters look in depth at individual metals including aluminium, titanium, magnesium, steel and superalloys, as well as the properties and processing of polymers, composites and wood. Chapters on performance issues such as fracture, fatigue and corrosion precede a chapter focusing on inspection and structural health monitoring of aerospace materials. Disposal/recycling and materials selection are covered in the final two chapters. With its comprehensive coverage of the main issues surrounding structural aerospace materials, Introduction to aerospace materials is essential reading for undergraduate students studying aerospace and aeronautical engineering. It will also be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and practising aerospace engineers. Reviews the main structural and engine materials used in aircraft, helicopters and space craft in terms of their properties, performance and applicationsIntroduces the reader to the range of aerospace materials, focusing on recent developments and requirements, and discusses the properties and production of metals for aerospace structuresChapters look in depth at individual metals including aluminium, titanium, magnesium, steel and superalloys. |
| Contents |
Cover; Introduction to aerospace materials; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to aerospace materials; 1.1 The importance of aerospace materials; 1.2 Understanding aerospace materials; 1.3 Introducing the main types of aerospace materials; 1.4 What makes for a good aerospace material?; 1.5 Summary; 1.6 Further reading and research; 2 Aerospace materials: past, present and future; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Brief history of aerospace materials; 2.3 Materials for the global aerospace industry; 2.4 Future advances in aerospace materials; 2.5 Summary; 2.6 Further reading and research. |
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3 Materials and material requirements for aerospace structures and engines3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fixed-wing aircraft structures; 3.3 Helicopter structures; 3.4 Space shuttle structures; 3.5 Summary; 3.6 Further reading and research; 4 Strengthening of metal alloys; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Crystal structure of metals; 4.3 Defects in crystal structures; 4.4 Strengthening of metals; 4.5 Summary; 4.6 Terminology; 4.7 Further reading and research; 5 Mechanical and durability testing of aerospace materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Tension test; 5.3 Compression test; 5.4 Flexure test; 5.5 Hardness test. |
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5.6 Fracture test5.7 Drop-weight impact test; 5.8 Fatigue test; 5.9 Creep test; 5.10 Environmental durability testing; 5.11 Certification of aerospace materials; 5.12 Summary; 5.13 Terminology; 5.14 Further reading and research; 6 Production and casting of aerospace metals; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Production of metal alloys; 6.3 Casting of metal alloys; 6.4 Casting processes; 6.5 Summary; 6.6 Terminology; 6.7 Further reading and research; 6.8 Case study: casting defects causing engine disc failure in United Airlines flight 232; 7 Processing and machining of aerospace metals; 7.1 Introduction. |
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7.2 Metal-forming processes7.3 Hot and cold working of metal products; 7.4 Powder metallurgy for production of aerospace superalloys; 7.5 Machining of metals; 7.6 Summary; 7.7 Terminology; 7.8 Further reading and research; 8 Aluminium alloys for aircraft structures; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Aluminium alloy types; 8.3 Non-age-hardenable aluminium alloys; 8.4 Age-hardenable aluminium alloys; 8.5 Speciality aluminium alloys; 8.6 Heat treatment of age-hardenable aluminium alloys; 8.7 High-temperature strength of aluminium; 8.8 Summary; 8.9 Further reading and research. |
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9 Titanium alloys for aerospace structures and engines9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Titanium alloys: advantages and disadvantages for aerospace applications; 9.3 Types of titanium alloy; 9.4 Titanium aluminides; 9.5 Shape-memory titanium alloys; 9.6 Summary; 9.7 Terminology; 9.8 Further reading and research; 10 Magnesium alloys for aerospace structures; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Metallurgy of magnesium alloys; 10.3 Summary; 10.4 Further reading and research; 11 Steels for aircraft structures; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Basic principles of steel metallurgy; 11.3 Maraging steel. |
| Subject |
Airplanes -- Materials.
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Space vehicles -- Materials.
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Composite materials.
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Aerospace engineering.
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Avions -- Matériaux.
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Véhicules spatiaux -- Matériaux.
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Composites.
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Aérospatiale (Ingénierie)
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composite material.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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Aerospace engineering
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Airplanes -- Materials
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Composite materials
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Space vehicles -- Materials
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781600869198 160086919X (DLC) 2012020125 |
| ISBN |
0857095153 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857095152 (electronic bk.) |
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9781600869198 (American ; pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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160086919X (American ; pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781855739468 (British ; pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1855739461 (British ; pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000061135385 |
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AU@ 000068940846 |
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DEBBG BV042316774 |
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DEBBG BV044065797 |
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DEBSZ 414269357 |
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DEBSZ 431592624 |
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DEBSZ 44940630X |
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DEBSZ 481277927 |
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GBVCP 800264010 |
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UKMGB 019475546 |
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