Author Description
Data from the 12th edition of the McGraw-Hill standard handbook for electrical engineers and from quarterly McGraw-Hill electrical engineering reports (v. 1, no. 1 and v. 2, no. 3). This resource examines conductor, magnetic, insulating, and structural materials and plastics, carbon and graphite, mica, and wood products. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference guide investigates the physical and chemical properties of materials essential to the field of electrical engineering. Author H. Wayne Beaty compiles technical data derived from the McGraw-Hill standard handbook for electrical engineers and specialized industry reports to provide a consolidated resource for professionals and students. The work establishes a framework for understanding how specific material characteristics influence the performance and reliability of electrical systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical specifications for conductor and magnetic materials
- Analysis of insulating materials including mica and wood products
- Data on structural materials, plastics, carbon, and graphite
- Industry-standard performance metrics for electrical components
Scope Limits
- Does not cover advanced semiconductor physics or nanotechnology
- Excludes detailed manufacturing processes for the materials listed
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a practical, data-dense reference for engineers requiring quick access to material properties. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for professional application rather than introductory study.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
1989-09-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070041962
ISBN-13:
9780070041967
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