As an engineer, whether you are designing a machine part, a toy, a frame of a car, or a structure,
the selection of materials is an important design decision. In this part of the book, we will look
more closely at materials such as metals and their alloys, plastics, glass, wood, composites, and
concrete that commonly are used in various engineering applications. We will also discuss some
of the basic characteristics of the materials that are considered in design.
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