Materials selection database and teaching tool with property charts and eco data.
Why we recommend it
The Ashby charts in Granta are the clearest way to reason about material trade-offs, and it is the standard teaching tool in design engineering courses.
Strengths
- Ashby charts make trade-offs visible
- Includes environmental impact data
- The academic standard
Drawbacks
- Academic licensing only
- Interface feels dated
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