Handbook of plastics testing and failure analysis
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Handbook of plastics testing and failure analysis
J. Wiley, 2021
4th ed
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Handbook of plastics testing technology
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Revision of: Handbook of plastics testing technology, 1998
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Written in easy-to-read and -use format, this book provides a strong training resource and reference for product designers using plastics in their products - helping them identify, quantify, and confirm whether problems are related to product design or process.
* Updates coverage of data analysis techniques and examples and expands coverage of failure analysis, key because of increased litigation related to product liability
* Overviews plastic testing methods and the framework to investigate causes of plastic part failure
* Provides a strong training resource and reference for product designers using plastics in their products
* Features a video tour of a plastics testing labroatory on a companion website and has a separate manual of problems and solutions that are appropriate for college professors using the book as a class textbook
Table of Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition vii
Preface to the Third Edition ix
Preface to the Second Edition xi
Preface to the First Edition xiii
Biography of Vishu Shah xv
About the Companion Website xvii
1 Basic Concepts and Advancement in Testing Technology 1
2 Mechanical Properties 17
3 Thermal Properties 93
4 Electrical Properties 117
5 Weathering Properties 139
6 Optical Properties 159
7 Material Characterization Tests 178
8 Flammability 220
9 Chemical Properties 252
10 Analytical Tests 260
11 Conditioning Procedures 270
12 Miscellaneous Tests 273
13 Identification Analysis of Plastic Materials 290
14 Testing of Cellular Plastics 308
15 Failure Analysis 328
16 Quality Control 397
17 Product Liabilities and Testing 432
18 Nondestructive Testing and Measurements 437
19 Professional and Testing Organizations 451
20 Uniform Global Testing Standards 458
Appendix A Index of Test Equipment Manufacturers 468
Appendix B Abbreviations: Polymeric Materials 475
Appendix C Glossary 477
Appendix D Trade Names 487
Appendix E Standards Organizations 491
Appendix F Links to Recommended Open Source for Quick Learning 496
Appendix G Web Resources 498
Appendix H Figure 15-5. New Application Checklist 500
Index 504
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