Publisher's Synopsis
A presentation of the sciences of metallurgy and metallography, demonstrating how they can be applied as an integral part of spacecraft product assurance schemes which involve quality, material and process evaluations and the selection of mechanical and component parts, this book will be utilized by engineers engaged in a wide range of industries.;Engineering problems associated with critical spacecraft hardware and the space environment are highlighted by over 300 micrographs and fractographs. In-depth metallurgical analyses uncover shortcomings inherent in the materials, the design or induced by incorrect processing parameters.;Detailed case studies, methods of evaluation and equipment are included and will be of value to those involved in the construction of advanced structures or mechanical and electronic subsystems, as well as those concerned with maximising the reliability of new materials and processes for space technology and space engineering.
