Steels Microstructure and Properties





PREFACETOTHE SECOND EDITION



This new edition retains the basic framework of the original book; however, the

opportunity has been taken to introduce several additional chapters dealing with

areas which have emerged or increased in significance since the book was first

published in 1981. There is now a separate chapter on acicular ferrite which has

become a desirable structure in some steels. The control of microstructures during

welding is undoubtedly a crucial topic which now requires a chapter, while

the modelling of microstructures to achieve optimum properties has emerged

as an important approach justifying the inclusion of a further new chapter. The

opportunity has also been taken to include a completely revised chapter on

bainite transformations.

The overall aim of the book remains to introduce students to the principles

determining the microstructures of steels, and through these, the mechanical

properties and behaviour in service. Steels remain the most important group

of metallic alloys, possessing a very wide range of microstructures and mechanical

properties, which will ensure their continued extensive use far into the

foreseeable future.

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