Fig. 18.1 The four-step problem-solving process. This chapter focuses on the last two steps (identifying possible solutions and selecting the best solution). More

Fig. 5.7 Properly polished sample of eutectic cast iron (see Chapter 17, “Cast Irons,” in this book). The patterns visible on the surface result from the relief created by polishing a material with constituents having large differences in hardness. More

Fig. 16.20 AISI 316L steel, as-cast (see Fig. 8.51, Chapter 8, “Solidification, Segregation, and Nonmetallic Inclusions,” in this book). (a) Austenite (light) with ferrite (vermicular). (b) Higher-magnification image of similar region. The straight δ–γ boundaries suggest some preferred More

Opening image for Chapter 4, “Specifying Steel Castings” More

Opening image for Chapter 6, “Functional Considerations of Design” More

Opening image for Chapter 7, “Manufacturing Design Considerations” More