Factors Affecting the Selection of Materials for Engineering Purposes

There are several factors, which have to be considered while selecting a material for a particular design. Figure 4 shows the major selection factors, viz., properties,

Fig 4 : Steps Involved in Material Selection

Properties or Materials

1. The most significant factor affecting selection of materials for an engineering design is the properties of the materials in relation to their intended use.

2. The properties of the material define particular characteristics of the material and form a basis for predicting the behaviour of the material under different conditions.