MATERIALS SELECTION FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
CY Barlow · 2023
This article explores some ways in which materials may be selected for use in applications including musical insmunents.Apowerful methodology is demonsnated.the iduofmechanialpmperty mapsofdi erurtclasseaof materials is introduced, and mention is made of the importance of shape factors and nticrostrttcntre in the selection of a material.Examples are naed to illustrate how a materials database [mutated in the form of maps can be used to optimise tlte choice ofmatuial fora given