Computerization & Networking of Material Databases : STP 1311

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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