Product Description: For courses in Metallurgy, Materials Science, and Materials Testing in two- and four-year technology programs.   Clearly written and with a practical, problem-solving approach, this introduction to the characteristics and testing of materials effectively combines the background students need in principles and theory with plenty of applications, to provide a solid understanding of the materials used in today's machines, devices, structures, and consumer products...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)