Books by William F. (University of Michigan Hosford

This new book helps the engineer understand the principles of metal forming and analyze forming problems - both the mechanics of forming processes and how the properties of metals affect the processes. Interesting end-of-chapter notes have been added throughout, as well as references. More than 200 end-of-chapter problems are also included.

William Hosford's book is ideal for those involved in designing sheet metal forming processes. Knowledge of plasticity is essential for the computer simulation of metal forming processes and understanding the advances in plasticity theory is key to formulating sound analyses. The author makes the subject simple by avoiding notations used by specialists in mechanics. R. Hill's authoritative book, Mathematical Theory of Plasticity (1950), presented a comprehensive treatment of continuum plasticity theory up to that time; much of the treatment in this book covers the same ground, but focuses on more practical topics. Hosford has included recent developments in continuum theory, including a newer treatment of anisotropy that has resulted from calculations of yielding based on crystallography, analysis of the role of defects, and forming limit diagrams. A much greater emphasis is placed on deformation mechanisms and the book also includes chapters on slip and dislocation theory and twinning.

Iron and steel remain the most commonly used materials in manufacturing. This book is a complete treatment of iron and steel including some history, methods involved in their production, descriptions of various steels and cast irons and their properties and how they are heat treated.

This textbook is for courses in civil and mechanical engineering that are commonly called Strength of Materials or Mechanics of Materials. The book provides a background in the mechanics of solids for students of mechanical engineering, while limiting the information on why materials behave as they do.

This is a textbook on the mechanical behavior of materials for mechanical and materials engineering. It emphasizes quantitative problem solving. This new edition includes treatment of the effects of texture on properties and microstructure, on discontinuous and inhomogeneous deformation, and treatment of foams.

This book combines theoretical concepts, real alloy systems, processing procedures, and examples of real-world applications. It reviews properties common to all metals before discussing specific nonferrous alloy systems, iron-carbon alloys, special steels, low carbon sheet steel, and cast irons.

An exciting textbook for Materials Science and Engineering, covering all commonly taught topics in materials science courses, but to a greater level of detail than most standard introductory textbooks. All chapters include problem sets, references and notes of interest to aid student understanding.

This text is for an undergraduate course in materials science and engineering emphasizing mechanical and electrical properties. It differs from available texts in that it covers the materials of greatest interest in most undergraduate programs, leaving more specialized and advanced coverage for later study. Numerous examples and exercises are included.