Description
Features leading edge research, new philosophies and innovative methodologies on materials information and database system utilization. 21 comprehensive, peer-reviewed papers from an international body of materials data professionals are divided into the following key areas:Materials Science and the Role of Virtual Experiments — 3 papers discuss alternative ways computers can best be used to support materials research and development.Progress and Refinement of Data Models — Using the Internet for comprehensive knowledge sharing; data model flexibility; and a new international standard, STEP, for representing and exchanging product data are among the issues explored in 4 papers.Expert Systems and Knowledge Organization — 5 papers examine how modern software technologies can be used to explore such areas as corrosion data, environmentally assisted cracking; and the exploration of unconventional natural gas reserves.New Aspects of Data Content, Data Evaluation — Environmental impact evaluation of materials engineering; concrete materials database guidelines; superconductor data evaluation methodology; and long term field corrosion test databases are among the topics presented in 5 papers. Advancement of Computer Technologies — 4 papers discuss the significance of materials microstructural information; microstructural classification; database performance and application; and future information systems designed for open world problem solving.
Product Details
- Edition:
- 2
- Published:
- 06/01/1997
- ISBN(s):
- 0803124198
- Number of Pages:
- 315
