Materials and the Environment

AS concern for the environment grows, it is a corresponding trend in engineering. Addressing this growing trend, "Materials and the Environment," by renowned materials authority, a mechanic in the field of engineering engineering, including mechanical, materials, civil, aerospace, manufacturing and design. With in-depth coverage of environmental issues, eco-profiles, materials, materials, materials, materials, and materials, etc. instructors of materials science and selection courses, as well as professional materials engineers and product designers as well.

* Mike Ashby. The first book was devoted to the public.

* Introduces methods and tools in the context of environmental protection.

* Contains numerous case studies showing real-world situations.

* Includes full-color data-sheets for the environment, carbon footprints, and recycling data.

* CES EduPack Eco Design Edition software and new Eco Audit Tool available from Granta Design.

1.Introduction - Material Dependence
2.Resource Consumption and its Drivers
3. The Material Life Cycle
4.End of First Life - A Problem or a Resource?
5.The Long Reach of Legislation
6.Eco-data - Values, Sources, Precision
7.Eco-audits and Eco-audit Tools
8.Selection Strategies
9.Eco-informed Material Selection
10.Sustainability - Living on Renewables
11.The Bigger Picture - Future Options
12.Data Sheets - Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, Composites, Natural Materials
Appendix - Units, Conversion factors, etc.