Choosing the proper material testing technique is important not just for economic reasons; in many circumstances, it can save lives. Building on the common links among all types of material evaluation methods, Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation presents a thorough examination of all types of destructive and nondestructive
Table of Contents:
Introduction. Mechanical Properties of Materials. Sound Waves: Acoustic and Ultrasonic Properties of Materials. Thermal Properties of Materials. Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials. Effects of Radiation on Materials. Mechanical Testing Methods. Ultrasonic Testing Methods. Electrical Testing Methods. Magnetic Testing Methods. Radiographic Testing Methods. Thermal Testing Methods. Destructive vs. Nondestructive Testing. Defect Detection. Reliability and Lifetime Extension. Appendix: Solutions to Exercises. Index.
Review :
"Three titles from CRC Press look of interest, though I have not seen the books themselves… Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation by D.C. Jiles, which covers mechanical properties, acoustic and ultrasonic properties, thermal properties, electrical and magnetic properties, effects of radiation, mechanical, ultrasonic, electrical, magnetic, radiographic and thermal testing methods, destructive vs. non-destructive testing, defect detection and reliability and lifetime extension. An appendix provides solutions to the exercises. All this is squeezed into 272 pages."
—P.W. Hawkes in Ultramicroscopy 108 (2008)
"Three titles from CRC Press look of interest, though I have not seen the books themselves… Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation by D.C. Jiles, which covers mechanical properties, acoustic and ultrasonic properties, thermal properties, electrical and magnetic properties, effects of radiation, mechanical, ultrasonic, electrical, magnetic, radiographic and thermal testing methods, destructive vs. non-destructive testing, defect detection and reliability and lifetime extension. An appendix provides solutions to the exercises. All this is squeezed into 272 pages."
—P.W. Hawkes in Ultramicroscopy 108 (2008)
"The book is well written . . . illustrations are fairly good . . . Useful to graduate students, faculty, and professionals involved with materials testing, and a good acquisition for an academic or industrial library. Summing Up: Recommended."
– T. Z. Kattamis, University of Connecticut, in Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, April 2008, Vol. 45, No. 8
