Metallurgical Design and Industry: Prehistory to the Space Age

Chapter 1 -- Anthropology of Metallurgical Design: A Survey of Metallurgical Traditions from Hominin Evolution to the Industrial Revolution -- Chapter 2.The Beginnings of the Use of Iron and Steel in Heavy Armor -- Chapter 3.Transformative Innovation in Mining and Metallurgy -- Chapter 4.Structural...

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Weitere Verfasser: Kaufman, Brett (HerausgeberIn), Briant, Clyde L. (HerausgeberIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cham Springer International Publishing [2018]
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Zusammenfassung:Chapter 1 -- Anthropology of Metallurgical Design: A Survey of Metallurgical Traditions from Hominin Evolution to the Industrial Revolution -- Chapter 2.The Beginnings of the Use of Iron and Steel in Heavy Armor -- Chapter 3.Transformative Innovation in Mining and Metallurgy -- Chapter 4.Structural Metallurgy: Metallurgy of Bridges -- Chapter 5.Materials in the Aircraft Industry -- Chapter 6.The Development of Clean Steels for Steam Turbine Applications-Their Demand and Use
This edited volume examines metallurgical technologies and their place in society throughout the centuries. The authors discuss metal alloys and the use of raw mineral resources as well as fabrication of engineered alloys for a variety of applications. The applications covered in depth include financial, mining and smelting, bridges, armor, aircraft, and power generation. The authors detail the multiple levels and scales of impact that metallurgical advances have had and continue to have on society. They include case studies with guidance for future research design and innovation of metallic materials relevant to societal needs. Includes case studies written by industry professionals with guidance for future research design and innovation; Demonstrates metal materials design that reflects relevant societal needs; Covers a broad range of applied materials used in aircraft, armor, bridges, and power generation, among others
Beschreibung:xiii, 383 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme 25 cm
ISBN:9783319937540
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