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Title & Description		Author, Language, Type, Size	Last updated
Unit 1: Materials Classification and Properties—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises with solutions that go through materials classification and explore the properties of different classes of materials. Introductory level. Keywords: Materials, Classification, Properties, Polymers, Metals and Alloys, Ceramics, Glasses, Hybrids, Natural Materials, Young's Modulus, Density.

Unit 1: Materials Classification and Properties—WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, DOC (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises (solutions are in the above PDF document) that go through materials classification and explore the properties of different classes of materials. Introductory level. Word document so that you can edit it yourself.Keywords: Materials, Classification, Properties, Polymers, Metals and Alloys, Ceramics, Glasses, Hybrids, Natural Materials, Young's Modulus, Density.

Unit 2: Process Classification and Properties—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises with solutions that go through process classification and explore the properties of different types of joining, shaping and surface treatment properties. Introductory level. Keywords: Processes, Joining, Shaping, Surface treatment, Batch size, Shape, Cost.

Unit 2: Process Classification and Properties—WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, DOC (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises (solutions are in the above PDF) that go through process classification and explore the properties of different types of joining, shaping and surface treatment properties. Introductory level. This is a word document so that you can edit it. Keywords: Processes, Joining, Shaping, Surface treatment, Batch size, Shape, Cost.

Unit 3: Design—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises with solutions that go through the design process and how to turn design requirements into constraints and objectives. Keywords: Materials, Processes, Design, Translation, Requirements, Constraints, Objectives.

Unit 3: Design WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, DOC (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A set of exercises (solutions are available in the above PDF) that go through the design process and how to turn design requirements into constraints and objectives. This is a word document so that you can edit it. Keywords: Materials, Processes, Design, Translation, Requirements, Constraints, Objectives.

Unit 4: Elements—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (1.2MB)	Dec 2010
	A set of exercises with solutions that show the Mechanical, Optical, Thermal, Electrical, Magnetic and Nuclear Properties of the elements, their origins and trends. Keywords: Elements, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical, Magnetic and Nuclear Properties

Unit 4: Elements—WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, WORD (0.5MB)	Dec 2010
	A set of exercises (solutions are available in the above PDF) that show the origins of material properties, how they relate to each other and trend across the periodic table. This is a word document so that you can edit it. Keywords: Elements, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical, Magnetic and Nuclear Properties.

Unit 5: Selecting Materials—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (1.8MB)	Feb 2011
	A set of 70 exercises with solutions on the topic of Materials Selection. Starting with selection methodology and how to use the CES EduPack for selection, then running through the derivation of materials indices and giving many different case studies and examples. Keywords: Material Selection, Performance indices, CES EduPack.

Unit 5: Selecting Materials—WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, WORD (5.1MB)	Feb 2011
	A set of 70 exercises (solutions are in the PDF above)on the topic of Materials Selection. Starting with selection methodology and how to use the CES EduPack for selection, then running through the derivation of materials indices and giving many different case studies and examples. Keywords: Material Selection, Performance indices, CES EduPack.

Unit 6: Eco Properties and the Eco Audit Tool—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (2.3MB)	Feb 2011
	A set of 95 exercises with solutions that go through: Eco Data in CES EduPack The case for Eco Design Energy, CO₂, Life Cycle Assessment Eco Informed Material Selection Eco Audit Case Studies Keywords: Eco Properties, Energy, CO₂, Selection, Eco Audit, Resource consumption, Life Cycle Assessment.

Unit 6: Eco Properties and the Eco Audit Tool—WORD		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, WORD (2.1MB)	Feb 2011
	A set of 95 exercises (solutions are in the above PDF document) that go through: Eco Data in CES EduPack The case for Eco Design Energy, CO₂, Life Cycle Assessment Eco Informed Material Selection Eco Audit Case Studies Keywords: Eco Properties, Energy, CO₂, Selection, Eco Audit, Resource consumption, Life Cycle Assessment.

Nuclear Power Exercises		EN, PDF (0.2MB)	January 2010
	Exercises with worked solutions using the Nuclear Power Systems Database and the nuclear properties of the Elements database. Keywords: Nuclear Power, Fission, Fusion, PWR, Moderators, Fuels, Control Rods, Cladding.

Low Carbon Power Systems Exercises—PDF		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (1.9 MB)	January 2011
	A set of 27 exercises with solutions that go through: Low Carbon Data in CES EduPack Material Selection Resource Intensities Growth and the Future Cost and Payback Material Resource Problems Keywords:Renewable energy sources, Material, Land, Energy and CO₂ intensities, Selection, Resource consumption, Life Cycle Assessment.

Materials for Table Legs		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Buckling, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Springs		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Stored Energy, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Pressure Vessels		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Yield Before Break, Yield Before Leak, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Oars		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Bending, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Wind Turbines—Basic		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Bending, Wind Turbine, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Wind Turbines—Advanced		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Bending, Buckling, Durability, Toughness, Performance Index Derivation.

Materials for Elastic Hinges		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, FLASH (3MB)	30/08/2010
	Interactive Material Selection Case Study. Flash file can be opened using your internet browser. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Bending, Snapping, Performance Index Derivation.

Part 1—Solution Manual: 'Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing, and Design', 2nd Ed		Ashby, Shercliff & Cebon, EN, PDF (2MB)	30/08/2010
	Solution manual for the second edition of the introductory materials text. With questions and answers for use with students with and without the CES EduPack. Keywords: Materials, Properties, Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Thermal, Processing.

Part 2—Solution Manual: 'Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing, and Design', 2nd Ed		Ashby, Shercliff & Cebon, EN, PDF (2MB)	30/08/2010
	Solution manual for the second edition of the introductory materials text. With questions and answers for use with students with and without the CES EduPack. Keywords: Materials, Properties, Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Thermal, Processing.

Part 3—Solution Manual: 'Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing, and Design', 2nd Ed		Ashby, Shercliff & Cebon, EN, PDF (2MB)	30/08/2010
	Solution manual for the second edition of the introductory materials text. With questions and answers for use with students with and without the CES EduPack. Keywords: Materials, Properties, Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Thermal, Processing.

Solution Manual: 'Materials and the Environment: Eco-informed Materials Choice'		Mike Ashby, EN, PDF (1.7MB)	30/08/2009
	Solution manual for Materials and the Environment 1st Edition. Questions and answers which do not involve the use of CES EduPack. They can be used to give inspiration for projects that can be done using CES EduPack.

Solution Manual: 'Material Selection for Mechanical Design', 4th Ed		M.F. Ashby, EN, PDF (3.3 MB)	30/08/2010
	Solution manual for the fourth edition of the advanced selection text. With questions and answers for use with students with and without the CES EduPack. Keywords: Materials, Properties, Design, Selection, Shape, Performance Indices.

Exercises with Worked Solutions		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A design-led procedure for teaching materials and processes is decribed. The underlying science is covered so that design-led selection can be applied systematically. Keywords: Materials, Processes, Design, Selection.

Projects using CES EduPack		Mike Ashby / Granta, EN, PDF (3MB)	30/08/2010
	A series of projects of varying length that combine materials selection knowledge with the use of CES EduPack. Keywords: Materials, Processes, Design, Selection, Eco.

Materials Course Assignments—Melting Point and Thermal Expansion		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2009
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers Melting Point and Thermal Expansion. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Melting point, Thermal Expansion, Materials, Elements.

Materials Course Assignments—Thermodynamic Properties of Elements		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2009
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers the thermodynamic properties of elements. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Thermodynamic Properties, Thermal Expansion, Heat of Fusion, Specific Heat Capacity, Elements.

Materials Course Assignments—Mechanical, Optical, Elelctrical and Magnetic Properties		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2009
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers Mechanical, Electrical, Optical and Magnetic properties. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Mechanical, Elelctrical, Optical, Magnetic, Properties, Materials, Elements.

Materials Course Assignments—Combined Properties		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2010
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers how different properties need to be weighed against each other. The answers are availalbe to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Expansion, Strength, Young's Modulus, Heat Loss, Furnace.

Materials Course Assignments—Mechanical Properties		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2010
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers Mechanical Properties. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Young's Modulus, Specific Strength, Price, CES EduPack, Materials.

Materials Course Assignments—Getting Started with CES EduPack		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2010
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments and this one to help the students get started using CES EduPack. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: CES EduPack, Browse, Search, Select, Materials, Processes, Charts.

Materials Course Assignments—Embodied Energy		Dr Mark De Guire, Case Western reserve University, EN, PDF (0.8MB)	Fall 2010
	A series of exercises that are set on the introductory level "Chemistry of Materials" and "Intro to MS&E" courses at Case Western. There are 6 sets of assignments this one covers Embodied Energy. The answers are available to instructors by contacting the author. Details on last page. Keywords: Embodied energy, Volumetric Embodied Energy, Annual World Production.

Developing a materials selection based materials science component for an Architectectural Engineering curriculum		F.A. Veer, TU Delft, EN,PDF (4.3 MB)	2010
	This resource includes a discussion of curriculum considerations, an overview of the structure of the TU Delft course, 5 exercises presented as exercise sheets and exercises associated with 10 lectures. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Architecural Engineering, Curriculum.

Soporte para sujeción manual de motores fueraborda		Juan Carlos Albiñana Medina, UJI CASTELLÓN ES, PDF (1.8 MB)	2010
	SELECCIÓN DE MATERIALES Y PROCESOS DE FABRICACIÓN—Soporte para sujeción manual de motores fueraborda. Keywords: Materials, Processes, Selection, Outboard Motor, CES EduPack.

Material Para Tubo De Escape		Juan Carlos Albiñana Medina, UJI CASTELLÓN ES, PDF (1.4 MB)	2010
	SELECCIÓN DE MATERIALES Y PROCESOS DE FABRICACIÓN—Materials Para Tubo De Escape. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Design, Constraints, Objectives.

Selección de materiales Candidatos Para Una Boquilla Inyectora De Combustible		Juan Carlos Albiñana Medina, UJI CASTELLÓN ES, PDF (4 MB)	2010
	SELECCIÓN DE MATERIALES Y PROCESOS DE FABRICACIÓN—Selección de materiales Candidatos Para Una Boquilla Inyectora De Combustible. Keywords: Materials, Properties, Performance Indices, Metrics, Ranking.

Selección de materiales Candidatos Para Cubiertos Deschables		Juan Carlos Albiñana Medina, UJI CASTELLÓN ES, PDF (0.8 MB)	2010
	SELECCIÓN DE MATERIALES Y PROCESOS DE FABRICACIÓN—Selección de materiales Candidatos Para Cubiertos Deschables. Keywords: Materials, Selection, Cutlery.