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Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers
- 2nd Edition - January 11, 2024
- Authors: Michael D. Hayes, Dale B. Edwards, Anand R. Shah
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 0 0 3 - 2
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 1 4 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 0 0 4 - 9
Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers, Second Edition provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic compon… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers, Second Edition provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic components. In addition to a brief background on the theory of fractography, the book's authors discuss the various fractographic tools and techniques used to identify key fracture characteristics. This second edition includes additional material related to polymer life prediction testing and analysis. Case studies have been expanded, including a wide range of polymer types, new technologies, applications, and failure modes, as well as best practice guidelines, thus enabling engineers to apply these lessons to their work.
Detailed images and their appropriate context are presented for reference in failure investigations. This text is vital for engineers who must determine the root causes of failure when it occurs, helping them further study the ramifications of product liability claims, environmental concerns, and brand image. This is also a valuable resource for all plastics professionals, including manufacturers, product designers, and consultants, forensic investigators, as well as educators in materials science.
Detailed images and their appropriate context are presented for reference in failure investigations. This text is vital for engineers who must determine the root causes of failure when it occurs, helping them further study the ramifications of product liability claims, environmental concerns, and brand image. This is also a valuable resource for all plastics professionals, including manufacturers, product designers, and consultants, forensic investigators, as well as educators in materials science.
- Presents comprehensive coverage of applied fractography, enabling improved reliability and longevity of plastic parts and products
- Includes case studies that demonstrate material selection decisions and how to reduce failure rates
- Provides best practices on how to analyze the cause of material failures, along with guidelines on improving design and manufacturing decisions
Industry: Engineers, manufacturers, product designers, consultants, and other plastics professionals; forensic investigators; plastics experts or mechanical engineers examining failed parts. Research: Educators, researchers, and advanced students in plastics processing, materials science, and mechanical engineering.
1. Introduction
2. Fractography as a failure analysis tool
3. Instrumentation and techniques
4. Fractography basics
5. Long-term failure mechanisms in plastics
6. Use of fractography in service life prediction of polymers
7. Case studies
8. Epilogue - Failure Prevention
2. Fractography as a failure analysis tool
3. Instrumentation and techniques
4. Fractography basics
5. Long-term failure mechanisms in plastics
6. Use of fractography in service life prediction of polymers
7. Case studies
8. Epilogue - Failure Prevention
- No. of pages: 434
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 11, 2024
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443190032
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443291494
- eBook ISBN: 9780443190049
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Michael D. Hayes
Michael D. Hayes works in Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USADE
Dale B. Edwards
Dale B. Edwards works at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USAAS
Anand R. Shah
Anand R. Shah works at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USARead Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers on ScienceDirect