(Ebook) Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, Third Edition by Vishu Shah(auth.) ISBN 9780470100424, 9780471671893, 0470100427, 0471671894

(Ebook) Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, Third Edition by Vishu Shah(auth.) ISBN 9780470100424, 9780471671893, 0470100427, 0471671894

Written in easy-to-read and -use format, this book updates and revises its bestselling predecessor to become the most complete, comprehensive resource on plastics testing. This book has an emphasis on significance of test methods and interpretation of results. The book covers all aspects of plastics testing, failure analysis, and quality assurance - including chapters on identification analysis, failure analysis, and case studies. The book concludes with a substantial appendix with useful data, charts and tables for ready reference. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.Content: Chapter 1 Basic Concepts in Advancement and Testing Technology (pages 1–16): Chapter 2 Mechanical Properties (pages 17–93): Chapter 3 Thermal Properties (pages 94–116): Chapter 4 Electrical Properties (pages 117–138): Chapter 5 Weathering Properties (pages 139–156): Chapter 6 Optical Properties (pages 157–175): Chapter 7 Material Characterization Tests (pages 176–217): Chapter 8 Flammability (pages 218–250): Chapter 9 Chemical Properties (pages 251–258): Chapter 10 Analytical Tests (pages 259–270): Chapter 11 Conditioning Properties (pages 271–273): Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Tests (pages 274–291): Chapter 13 Identification Analysis of Plastic Materials (pages 292–308): Chapter 14 Testing of Foam Plastics (pages 309–328): Chapter 15 Failure Analysis (pages 329–421): Chapter 16 Quality Control (pages 422–461): Chapter 17 Product Liabilities and Testing (pages 462–466): Chapter 18 Nondestructive Testing and Measurements (pages 467–478): Chapter 19 Professional and Testing Organizations (pages 479–484): Chapter 20 Uniform Global Testing Standards (pages 485–504):