The book's four part treatment starts with a clear and rigorous exposition of the science of metallurgy including but not limited to:
- Alloys
- Physical metallurgy
- Structure of materials
- Non-ferrous materials
- Mechanical properties and testing of metals
- Heal treatment of steels
This is followed by applications: Welding Metallurgy & Welding Processes, Nondestructive Testing, and Codes and Standards.
Case studies are included in the book to provide a bridge between theory and the real world of welding engineering.