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
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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.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword to the first edition
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 1.1 Motivations
- 1.2 What is fractography?
- 1.3 Plastic material structure–property relationship
- 1.4 Components of a failure investigation
- References
- Chapter 2. Fractography as a failure analysis tool
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 2.1 Failure analysis fundamentals
- 2.2 The scientific method
- 2.3 Application of the scientific method
- 2.4 The role of fractography in failure analysis
- References
- Chapter 3. Instrumentation and techniques
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 3.1 Field or site instrumentation and techniques
- 3.2 Microscopic examination of fracture surfaces in a laboratory
- 3.3 Consideration and selection of instruments in failure analysis
- 3.4 Computed tomography machine use in failure analysis of polymers
- 3.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter 4. Fractography basics
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 4.1 Fracture surface features and interpretation
- 4.2 Brittle versus ductile failures in polymers
- 4.3 Crack path analysis
- 4.4 Fracture features
- 4.5 Application of fractography to failure analysis
- References
- Chapter 5. Long-term failure mechanisms in plastics
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Creep
- 5.3 Slow crack growth/creep rupture
- 5.4 Environmental stress cracking
- 5.5 Aging, degradation, and surface embrittlement
- 5.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 6. Use of fractography in service life prediction of polymers
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Requirements of service lifetime assessment models
- 6.3 What constitutes a product failure
- 6.4 Aging mechanisms in polymeric materials
- 6.5 Collecting short-term testing data for lifetime assessment
- 6.6 Useful prediction models
- 6.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 7. Case studies
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Organization of case studies
- 7.3 Case study #1: composite crossbow
- 7.4 Case study #2: shower head bracket
- 7.5 Case study #3: polycarbonate axle caps
- 7.6 Case study #4: hot water heater drain valve
- 7.7 Case study #5: polyetherether ketone coupling
- 7.8 Case study #6: icemaker valve failure
- 7.9 Case study #7: automotive part, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
- 7.10 Case study #8: seat belt
- 7.11 Case study #9: automotive part, PC/ABS
- 7.12 Case study #10: chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)cover plate
- 7.13 Case study #11: XLPE storage tank for sulfuric acid storage
- 7.14 Case study #12: oxidation failure of high-density polyethylene pipe in water service
- 7.15 Case study #13: washing machine hose failure
- 7.16 Case study #14: polyacetal crimp fittings
- 7.17 Case study #15: polyvinyl chloride water main
- 7.18 Case study #16: styrene acrylonitrile battery cases
- 7.19 Case study #17: flame-retarded thermoformed polyphenylene ether and polystyrene
- 7.20 Case study #18: 8-inch polyvinyl chloride pipe
- 7.21 Case study #19: railcar part, PPE+PS, 20% glass-filled
- 7.22 Case study #20: 48-inch high-density polyethylene pipe
- 7.23 Case study #21: high-density polyethylene liner pipe used in a high-pressure steel pipeline
- 7.24 Case study #22: acetal connector nut fracture
- 7.25 Case study #23: commercial aquarium tank fracture analysis
- 7.26 Case study #24: chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) water pipe fracture analysis
- 7.27 Case study #25: acrylic fish tank fracture
- 7.28 Case study #26: fracture of polysulfone fittings
- 7.29 Case study #27: fracture analysis of a polycarbonate part
- 7.30 Case study #28: PP bucket handle fracture
- 7.31 Case study #29: PVC gas pipe fracture analysis
- 7.32 Case study #30: PTFE (Teflon) liner failure analysis
- References
- Chapter 8. Epilogue
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 8.1 Failure prevention
- Index
- 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.
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Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USAAS
Anand R. Shah
Anand R. Shah works at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), USA.
Affiliations and expertise
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