New from Knovel: Metals and Metallurgy

Effects of the Environment on the Initiation of Crack Growth
W. Alan Van Der Sluys ; Robert S. Piascik ; Robert Zawierucha

from Knovel
This book is the only publication of its kind to feature current state-of-the-art research on the important early stages of crack formation.


External Corrosion - Introduction to Chemistry and Control - Manual of Water Supply Practices, M27 (2nd Edition)
American Water Works Association

from Knovel
This manual gives the professional water utility operator an understanding of how and why corrosion occurs and the techniques to eliminate or significantly reduce external corrosion.


Protective Coating User's Handbook (2nd Edition)
Louis D. Vincent

from Knovel
This comprehensive handbook includes practical information on getting a coating project done properly from start to finish and is a must have for those who are looking for examples of good and bad design practice for corrosion protection.

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Internal Corrosion Control in Water Distribution Systems - Manual of Water Supply Practices, M58 (1st Edition)
American Water Works Association

from Knovel
This manual provides guidance to public water professionals with the design, implementation and maintenance of an effective corrosion control program.





Guide to Friction, Wear, and Erosion Testing: (MNL 56)
Kenneth G. Budinski

from Knovel
This manual, which describes the many manifestations of friction wear and erosion and the specific tests used to address problems, is a useful reference for students, designers, maintenance personnel, researchers, academicians and practicing tribologists.

Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (11th Edition)
Joint publication of ASTM International and SAE International

from Knovel
This new edition provides an overall designation system for thousands of metals and alloys in commercial use to individual users, producers of metals and alloys, societies and trade associations.




Comprehensive Review of Lubricant Chemistry, Technology, Selection, and Design
Syed Q. A Rizvi

from Knovel
This book provides an overview of the technology of lubricants and its use in devising new ones, along with additive technology that is used in petroleum exploration, refining, and fuels.