Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites, Fourth Edition
by: Charles A. Harper
Abstract: Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite, 4th Ed., places state-of-the-art information on plastics, elastomers, and composites at your fingertips.
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Table of Contents
- A. Other McGraw-Hill Books of Interest
- B. PREFACE
- 1. Thermoplastics
- 2. Thermosets, Reinforced Plastics, and Composites
- 3. Elastomeric Materials and Processes
- 4. Composite Materials and Processes
- 5. Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Carbon Matrix Composites, and Thermally Conductive Polymer Matrix Composites
- 6. Plastics in Coatings and Finishes
- 7. Plastics and Elastomers in Adhesives
- 8. Plastics Joining
- 9. Design and Processing of Plastic Parts
- 10. Automotive Plastics and Elastomer Applications
- 11. Plastics in Packaging
- 12. Plastics Recycling
- A. Glossary of Terms and Definitions
- B. Some Common Abbreviations Used in the Plastics Industry
- C. Important Properties for Designing with Plastics
- D. Electrical Properties of Resins and Compounds
- E. Sources of Specifications and Standards for Plastics and Composites
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Expanded Table of Contents
- A. Other McGraw-Hill Books of Interest
- B. PREFACE
- 1. Thermoplastics
- 2. Thermosets, Reinforced Plastics, and Composites
- 3. Elastomeric Materials and Processes
- 4. Composite Materials and Processes
- Introduction
- 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
- 5. Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Carbon Matrix Composites, and Thermally Conductive Polymer Matrix Composites
- 6. Plastics in Coatings and Finishes
- 7. Plastics and Elastomers in Adhesives
- 8. Plastics Joining
- 9. Design and Processing of Plastic Parts
- 10. Automotive Plastics and Elastomer Applications
- 11. Plastics in Packaging
- 12. Plastics Recycling
- Introduction
- 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
- A. Glossary of Terms and Definitions
- B. Some Common Abbreviations Used in the Plastics Industry
- C. Important Properties for Designing with Plastics
- D. Electrical Properties of Resins and Compounds
- E. Sources of Specifications and Standards for Plastics and Composites
Book Details
Title: Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites, Fourth Edition
Publisher: McGRAW-HILL: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Montreal, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2002 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071384766
Authors:
Charles A. Harper is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite, 4th Ed., places state-of-the-art information on plastics, elastomers, and composites at your fingertips.
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