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Title Handbook of plastics, elastomers, and composites / Charles A. Harper, editor-in-chief
Edition 4th ed
Published New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2002

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 884 pages) : illustrations
Series McGraw-Hill handbooks
McGraw-Hill handbooks.
Contents Ch. 1. Thermoplastics -- Polymer Structure and Synthesis -- Solid Properties of Polymers -- Mechanical Properties -- General Classes of Polymers -- Processing of Thermoplastics -- Ch. 2. Thermosets, Reinforced Plastics, and Composites -- Resins -- Thermosetting Resin Family -- Liquid Resin Processes -- Laminates -- Molding Compounds -- Ch. 3. Elastomeric Materials and Processes -- Thermoplastic Elastomers -- Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPUs) -- Polyamides -- Melt Processable Rubber (MPR) -- Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) -- Synthetic Rubbers (SRs) -- Natural Rubber (NR) -- Ch. 4. Composite Materials and Processes -- Material Systems -- Ply Orientations, Symmetry, and Balance -- Quasi-isotropic Laminate -- Analysis -- Composite Failure and Design Allowables -- Composite Fabrication Techniques -- Analysis -- Design of Composite Structures -- Damage Tolerance -- Composite Repairs -- Adhesive Bonding and Mechanical Fastening -- Environmental Effects -- Composite Testing -- Safety Issues with Composite Materials -- Ch. 5. Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Carbon Matrix Composites, and Thermally Conductive Polymer Matrix Composites -- Comparative Properties of Composite Materials -- Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties -- Manufacturing Considerations -- Polymer Matrix Composites -- Metal Matrix Composites -- Carbon Matrix Composites -- Ceramic Matrix Composites -- Ch. 6. Plastics in Coatings and Finishes -- Environment and Safety -- Surface Preparation -- Coatings and Finishes Selection -- Coating and Finishing Materials -- Application Methods -- Curing -- Ch. 7. Plastics and Elastomers in Adhesives -- Introduction to Adhesives -- Design and Testing of Adhesive Joints -- Surface Preparation -- Types of Adhesives -- Selecting an Adhesive -- Effect of the Environment -- Processing and Quality Control of Adhesive Joints -- Ch. 8. Plastics Joining -- General Types of Plastic Materials -- Types of Plastic Joining Processes -- Direct Heat Welding -- Indirect Heating Methods -- Friction Welding -- Solvent Cementing -- Methods of Mechanical Joining -- Recommended Assembly Processes for Common Plastics -- More Information on Joining Plastics -- Ch. 9. Design and Processing of Plastic Parts -- Design Procedure -- Prototyping -- Processes for Producing Plastic Parts -- Assembly and Machining Guidelines -- Postmolding Operations -- Process-Related Design Considerations -- Mold Construction and Fabrication -- Ch. 10. Automotive Plastics and Elastomer Applications -- Plastics -- Elastomers -- Disclaimer -- Ch. 11. Plastics in Packaging -- Packaging Plastics -- Properties of Packaging Plastics -- Mass Transfer in Polymeric Packaging Systems -- Ch. 12. Plastics Recycling -- Recycling Processes -- Polyethylene Terephthalate Recycling -- High-Density Polyethylene Recycling -- Recycling of Low-Density Polyethylene and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene -- Recycling of Polypropylene -- Recycling of Polystyrene -- Recycling of Polyvinyl Chloride -- Recycling of Nylon and Carpet -- Recycling of Polyurethane -- Recycling of Polycarbonate -- Recycling of Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymers -- Recycling of Other Plastics -- Commingled Plastics and Plastic Lumber -- Recycling Plastics from Computers and Electronics -- Recycling Automotive Plastics -- Design Issues -- Legislation. App. B. Some Common Abbreviations Used in the Plastics Industry -- App. C. Important Properties for Designing with Plastics -- App. D. Electrical Properties of Resins and Compounds -- App. E. Sources of Specifications and Standards for Plastics and Composites
Summary Whether you're a mechanical; electrical; materials; or chemical engineer; this powerful reference will help you to design better and faster-and take advantage of new stronger and cheaper materials. -- Edited summary from book
Analysis PLASTICS
ELASTOMERS
COMPOSITES
ELECTRICAL DESIGN PROPERTIES
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Plastics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Elastomers -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Elastomers
Plastics
Kunststoff
Elastomer
Verbundwerkstoff
Polymeren.
Materiaalkunde.
Elastomeren.
Plásticos.
Elastômeros.
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Internet resources
Form Electronic book
Author Harper, Charles A.
LC no. 2002511505
ISBN 9781601194954
1601194951
0071449493
9780071449496
9780071384766
0071384766
9787138400766
7138400764
Other Titles Handbook of plastics, elastomers & composites