This pocket book provides basic definitions, test methods and comprehensive data on the most commonly encountered engineering materials. A useful reference for the plant or design engineer, it also serves as an excellent resource for students tackling project work on engineering courses. The third edition has been expanded to include data on processing. The content has also been matched to the latest college syllabuses including the new GNVQ. Bill Bolton is the author of many textbooks in engineering subjects and is also the author of the Newnes Instrumentations and Measurement Pocket Book.