Materials and man's needs. materials science and engineering : supplementary report of the Committee on the Survey of Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 2, Needs, priorities and opportunities for materials research :

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on the Survey of Materials Science and Engineering
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academy of Sciences, 1975.
Temas:
Materials.
Materials > Research.
Matériaux.
Matériaux > Recherche.
Materials
Materials > Research
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • MATERIALS AND MANâ€?S NEEDS
  • PREFACE
  • Contents
  • CHAPTER 4 NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND THE ROLE OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
  • INTRODUCTION
  • The Nature of National Goals
  • The Relevance-Tree Approach
  • TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS
  • The Nature of Telecommunications
  • Dimensions of the Telecommunications Sector
  • Dependence of TCâ€?s on Hardware and Materials
  • Government Involvement in Telecommunications
  • Tomorrowâ€?s TC Technologies
  • SPACE AND DEFENSE
  • U.S. Space Program
  • Materials Development and Space Achievements
  • Material Needs of the Space ProgramSome Observations Regarding Materials in Space Technology
  • Note on Materials Science and Engineering in National Defense
  • NATIONAL GOALS IN ELECTRIC POWER
  • Public Policy and National Goals
  • The Structure of the Industry
  • Industry Changes and Legislation
  • Future Technologies
  • Materials for Electric Power
  • Critical Problems in Materials Use and Development
  • Summary and Conclusions
  • Additional Note on Materials Research Problems
  • Industrial Processes
  • Breeder Reactor
  • High-Temperature Gas Turbines
  • Magnetohydrodynamic Generator (MHD)Solid-State Electrolyte Batteries
  • Superconducting Materials
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS NEEDS
  • Changing Goals in Transportation
  • A Spectrum of National Goals in Transportation
  • Major Impacts of Technology on Transportation
  • Materials Technology for Ground Transportation
  • Materials Technology for Marine Transportation
  • Materials Technology for Commercial and Military Aircraft
  • Low-Temperature Composites
  • High-Temperature Composites
  • Oriented Eutectics
  • Conclusion
  • HEALTH CARE GOALS AND MATERIALS NEEDSChanging National Health Goals and Institutions
  • The Structure of the Health Care Industryâ€? Present and Planned
  • Supplies and Materials
  • Biomaterials Future
  • Additional Note on Materials Research Problems
  • Materials in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Materials in Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Other Materials-Limited Areas
  • Summary and Outlook
  • ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND MATERIALS NEEDS
  • Background
  • Specific Areas of Concern
  • Water Pollution
  • Air Pollution
  • Solid Wastes
  • Toxic Substances
  • Additional Opportunities for Materials Science and Engineering in Environmental ControlHOUSING GOALS AND MATERIALS NEEDS
  • The Federal Roleâ€?A Broad Summary
  • Changing National Housing Goals
  • Recent Trends
  • The Federal Interest in Housing Technology
  • The Housing Industry
  • Housing Costs
  • Directions in Housing Technology
  • Opportunities for Materials Innovation
  • Roadblocks
  • Materials Development
  • Examples of Materials Development in the Industry
  • Plastics-Based Materials
  • Structural Sandwiches
  • Encouragement of Innovation

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