Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, Third Edition

Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, Third Edition

Author(s): Vishu Shah

Published Online: 14 JUN 2006

Print ISBN: 9780471671893

Online ISBN: 9780470100424

DOI: 10.1002/0470100427

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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.

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Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xiv)

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      Color Plates (pages c1–c3)

    3. Chapter 1

      Basic Concepts in Advancement and Testing Technology (pages 1–16)

    4. Chapter 2

      Mechanical Properties (pages 17–93)

    5. Chapter 3

      Thermal Properties (pages 94–116)

    6. Chapter 4

      Electrical Properties (pages 117–138)

    7. Chapter 5

      Weathering Properties (pages 139–156)

    8. Chapter 6

      Optical Properties (pages 157–175)

    9. Chapter 7

      Material Characterization Tests (pages 176–217)

    10. Chapter 8

      Flammability (pages 218–250)

    11. Chapter 9

      Chemical Properties (pages 251–258)

    12. Chapter 10

      Analytical Tests (pages 259–270)

    13. Chapter 11

      Conditioning Properties (pages 271–273)

    14. Chapter 12

      Miscellaneous Tests (pages 274–291)

    15. Chapter 13

      Identification Analysis of Plastic Materials (pages 292–308)

    16. Chapter 14

      Testing of Foam Plastics (pages 309–328)

    17. Chapter 15

      Failure Analysis (pages 329–421)

    18. Chapter 16

      Quality Control (pages 422–461)

    19. Chapter 17

      Product Liabilities and Testing (pages 462–466)

    20. Chapter 18

      Nondestructive Testing and Measurements (pages 467–478)

    21. Chapter 19

      Professional and Testing Organizations (pages 479–484)

    22. Chapter 20

      Uniform Global Testing Standards (pages 485–504)

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      Appendix A: Index of Test Equipment Manufacturers (pages 505–513)

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      Appendix B: Abbreviations: Polymeric Materials (pages 514–515)

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      Appendix C: Glossary (pages 516–525)

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      Appendix D: Trade Names (pages 526–529)

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      Appendix E: Standards Organizations (pages 530–533)

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      Appendix F: Trade Publications (pages 534–535)

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      Appendix G: Independent Testing Laboratories (pages 536–540)

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      Appendix H: Specifications (pages 541–559)

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      Appendix I: Charts and Tables (pages 560–617)

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      Appendix J: Plastics/Polymer Educational Programs in the United States and Canada (pages 618–625)

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      Appendix K Figure 15-5. New Application Checklist (pages 626–628)

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      Index (pages 629–634)

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