Handbook of plastics testing and failure analysis [[electronic resource] /] / Vishu Shah

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910831077803321
• Autore: Shah Vishu <1951->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Interscience, c2007
• ISBN: 1-280-82202-3; 9786610822027; 0-470-10042-7; 0-470-10041-9
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (652 p.)
• Collana: Society of Plastics Engineers Monographs ; ; v.21
• Altri autori (Persone): ShahVishu <1951->
• Disciplina: 620.19230287
• Soggetti: Plastics - Testing
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Rev. ed. of: Handbook of plastics testing technology. c1998.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: HANDBOOK OF PLASTICS TESTING AND FAILURE ANALYSIS; CONTENTS; Foreword; Preface to Third Edition; Preface to Second Edition; Preface to First Edition; 1 Basic Concepts in Advancement and Testing Technology; 2 Mechanical Properties; 3 Thermal Properties; 4 Electrical Properties; 5 Weathering Properties; 6 Optical Properties; 7 Material Characterization Tests; 8 Flammability; 9 Chemical Properties; 10 Analytical Tests; 11 Conditioning Properties; 12 Miscellaneous Tests; 13 Identification Analysis of Plastic Materials; 14 Testing of Foam Plastics; 15 Failure Analysis; 16 Quality Control; 17 Product Liabilities and Testing18 Nondestructive Testing and Measurements; 19 Professional and Testing Organizations; 20 Uniform Global Testing Standards; Appendix A Index of Equipment Manufacturers; Appendix B Abbreviations: Polymeric Materials; Appendix C Glossary; Appendix D Trade Names; Appendix E Standards Organizations; Appendix F Trade Publications; Appendix G Independent Testing Laboratories; Appendix H Specifications; Appendix I Charts and Tables; Appendix J Plastic / Polymer Educational Programs in the United States and Canada; Appendix K Figure 15-5. New Application Checklist; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Written in easy-to-read and -use format, this book updates and revises ; its bestselling predecessor to become the most complete, comprehensive resource on plastics testing. This book has an emphasis on significance of test methods and interpretation of results. The book covers all aspects of plastics testing, failure analysis, and quality assurance - including chapters on identification analysis, failure analysis, and case studies. The book concludes with a substantial appendix with useful data, charts and tables for ready reference. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials a