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Forensic polymer engineering : why polymer products fail in service /
Given the infinite number of applications of polymeric materials in everyday life, especially applications where a failure in service may lead to economic loss, injury or death, the ability to determine the cause of failure using forensic engineering techniques is essential. Forensic polymer enginee...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton, Fla. : Oxford :
CRC Press ; Woodhead Pub.,
2010.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Forensic polymer engineering: Why polymer products fail in service; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Product failure; 1.2 Properties of polymers; 1.3 Failure modes; 1.4 Methods of investigating product failure; 1.5 Public information sources; 1.6 References; 2 Examination and analysis of failed components; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Processing methods and defects; 2.3 Mechanical testing; 2.4 Techniques for recording product failures; 2.5 Forensic microscopy; 2.6 Types of product defect; 2.7 Molecular analysis of polymer properties.
- 2.8 Integrity of results2.9 Conclusions; 2.10 References; 3 Polymeric medical devices; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Failed catheter; 3.3 Failure of connectors; 3.4 Failure of a breast tissue expander; 3.5 Failure of sutures; 3.6 Failure of breathing tubes; 3.7 Conclusions; 3.8 References; 4 Polymer storage tanks; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Boston molasses disaster; 4.3 Failure of polypropylene storage tanks; 4.4 Failure of fibreglass storage tanks; 4.5 Reconstructing the events leading to failure; 4.6 Dealing with the aftermath; 4.7 Setting new standards; 4.8 References; 5 Small polymeric containers.
- 5.1 Introduction5.2 Failure of battery containers; 5.3 Failure of buckets; 5.4 Exploding batteries; 5.5 Failed truck battery cases; 5.6 Failures in miner lamp battery casings; 5.7 Improving design to prevent failure; 5.8 Conclusions; 5.9 References; 6 Polymeric pipes and fittings; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Fracture of PVC water piping; 6.3 Failure of PVC water pumps; 6.4 Failures in gas pipelines; 6.5 Failures in ABS pipes and fittings; 6.6 Compressed gas explosion; 6.7 Failures in polybutylene pipes and acetal resin fittings; 6.8 Conclusions; 6.9 References; 7 Polymeric seals; 7.1 Introduction.
- 7.2 Failure of elastomeric seals in brakes7.3 The Challenger disaster; 7.4 Failed elastomeric seals in a semi-conductor factory; 7.5 Failures in TPE radiator washers; 7.6 Failures in silicone mastics; 7.7 Conclusions; 7.8 References; 8 Tools and ladders; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Failure of polypropylene hobby knives; 8.3 Failure of polystyrene components in hobby knives; 8.4 Failure of handles in angle grinders; 8.5 Failure of security caps for gas cylinders; 8.6 Failure of an ABS handle; 8.7 Failure of chairs manufactured from polypropylene; 8.8 Failure of swimming pool steps.
- 8.9 Failed polyamide fittings in ladders8.10 Conclusions; 8.11 References; 9 Components in transport applications; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Failure of tailpack in a motorbike accident; 9.3 Failure of drive belts; 9.4 Failure of tyres; 9.5 Failed Rilsan nylon fuel pipes; 9.6 Stress corrosion cracking of nylon connectors; 9.7 Conclusions; 9.8 References; 10 Consumer products; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Failure of Noryl plugs; 10.3 Failure of Noryl busbar plugs; 10.4 Residual current devices (RCDs); 10.5 Failure of kettle switches; 10.6 Failure of fittings on luggage carriers.