Materials and Processes, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 for Spacecraft and High Reliability Applications Astronautical Engineering Series

The objective of this book is to assist scientists and engineers select the ideal material or manufacturing process for particular applications; these could cover a wide range of fields, from light-weight structures to electronic hardware. The book will help in problem solving as it also presents more than 100 case studies and failure investigations from the space sector that can, by analogy, be applied to other industries. Difficult-to-find material data is included for reference. The sciences of metallic (primarily) and organic materials presented throughout the book demonstrate how they can be applied as an integral part of spacecraft product assurance schemes, which involve quality, material and processes evaluations, and the selection of mechanical and component parts.

In this successor edition, which has been revised and updated, engineering problems associated with critical spacecraft hardware and the space environment are highlighted by over 500 illustrations including micrographs and fractographs. Space hardware captured by astronauts and returned to Earth from long durations in space are examined. Information detailed in the Handbook is applicable to general terrestrial applications including consumer electronics as well as high reliability systems associated with aeronautics, medical equipment and ground transportation. This Handbook is also directed to those involved in maximizing the relia

Presents the sciences of materials and manufacturing technology and demonstrates how they can be applied as an integral part of product assurance schemes for spacecraft and other high reliability applications

Helps engineers in a wide range of fields select the ideal material or manufacturing process for particular application

Includes many case studies and failure investigations

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras