Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis

Name: Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis
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ISBN: 9780471671893

ISBN-10: 0471671894

ISBN-13: 9780471671893

Edition: 3rd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Vishu Shah

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Since the publication of the second edition, there have been major changes in the field. The Handbook of Plastics Testing Technology, 3rd Edition details the significant changes computer and other digital instruments have made in collecting, displaying, and analyzing data. This new edition provides an explanation of: why to test plastic products, what tests are available, how to select the appropriate tests and to interpret the results of the tests as well as greatly expand coverage of product failure analysis.

Book details

List price: $187.25
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/5/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 656
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.212
Language: English

VISHU SHAH is President of Consultek, a plastics industry consulting company. He was president and cofounder of Performance Engineered Products and senior plastics engineer of the Rain Bird Corporation and Nibco Inc. Currently, he teaches numerous classes on various aspects of plastics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Vishu Shah is a past president and current board member and senior member of the Society of Plastics Engineers.



Foreword


Preface to Third Edition


Preface to Second Edition


Preface to First Edition



Basic Concepts in Advancement and Testing Technology



Mechanical Properties



Thermal Properties



Electrical Properties



Weathering Properties



Optical Properties



Material Characterization Tests



Flammability



Chemical Properties



Analytical Tests



Conditioning Properties



Miscellaneous Tests



Identification Analysis of Plastic Materials



Testing of Foam Plastics



Failure Analysis



Quality Control



Product Liabilities and Testing



Nondestructive Testing and Measurements



Professional and Testing Organizations



Uniform Global Testing Standards



Index of Equipment Manufacturers



Abbreviations: Polymeric Materials



Glossary



Trade Names



Standards Organizations



Trade Publications



Independent Testing Laboratories



Specifications



Charts and Tables



Plastic / Polymer Educational Programs in the United States and Canada



Figure 15-5. New Application Checklist


Index