Explores fracture mechanics, crack growth, and the weakest link theory, emphasizing the statistical distribution of crack sizes and the significance of the largest crack in material failure.
Explores forging, casting, and molding processes in manufacturing technologies, covering topics like extrusion, recrystallization, and metal injection molding.
Covers the constituents, manufacturing processes, properties, and environmental impact of composites, including synthetic fibers like Kevlar and carbon fibers.
Explores polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding, emphasizing the importance of pressure, shrinkage, and mold design.