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Forensic Polymer Engineering

Why Polymer Products Fail in Service

By: Peter Rhys Lewis

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Forensic Polymer Engineering

Why Polymer Products Fail in Service

By: Peter Rhys Lewis

Forensic Polymer Engineering: Why Polymer Products Fail in Service, Second Edition presents and explains the latest forensic engineering techniques used in the investigation of failed polymer materials that are illustrated with a very large number of detailed case studies which show the different types of failure and the forensic engineering techniques used in their investigation. In this updated edition, new case studies have been added to include patent disputes and failed products such as spiral wound wall storage tanks, lithium battery explosions, water bottle failures, and breast implant failures (such as the PIP scandal). New images demonstrating failure have been included, and images from the previous edition are reproduced in color and enhanced with additional explanatory detail. With a dedicated focus on polymeric materials, the book includes details on the experimental techniques that are used to characterize the materials, particularly in cases of failure. Finally, the book has information on the fabrication of polymer devices, as manufacturing flaws often play a role in failure. - Demonstrates the latest forensic engineering techniques used in the investigation of failed polymer components - Presents detailed case studies that illustrate different types of failure in polymer components, fittings, and medical devices - Examines the role of manufacturing in product failure with an overview of faults recognized in methods, design, and material selection - Provides an integrated approach to polymer failures that covers everything from basic materials properties, through to the experimental techniques required to study them

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430

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Woodhead Publishing

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ISBN 10

0081007280

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9780081007280

Forensic Materials Engineering

Case Studies

By: Peter Rhys Lewis,Ken Reynolds,Colin Gagg

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Forensic Materials Engineering

Case Studies

By: Peter Rhys Lewis,Ken Reynolds,Colin Gagg

Most books on forensic engineering focus on civil engineering failures rather than consumer or general mechanical products. Unique both in scope and style, this treatment is built upon case studies of real accidents, broadly focused on consumer products, and dedicated to problem solving through scientific principles. Each well-illustrated case stud

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CRC Press

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ISBN 10

0203484533

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9780203484531

Forensic Polymer Engineering

Why Polymer Products Fail in Service

By: Peter Rhys Lewis

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Forensic Polymer Engineering

Why Polymer Products Fail in Service

By: Peter Rhys Lewis

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 engineering: Why polymer products fail in service reviews the latest forensic engineering techniques used in the investigation of failed polymer materials. It presents a series of case studies which illustrate the different types of failure and the forensic engineering techniques used in their investigation.The first chapters give an introduction to forensic polymer engineering and an overview of the examination and analysis of failed polymer components. Further chapters give detailed case studies of failure and forensic investigation of polymeric medical devices, polymer storage tanks, small polymeric containers, polymer pipes and fittings, polymeric seals, polymeric tools and ladders, polymer components in transport applications and polymer consumer products. A final concluding chapter provides information on causes of product failure and discusses poor manufacturing methods, poor design, poor choice of materials and failure due to insufficient account being taken of environmental factors.With its distinguished authors, Forensic polymer engineering: Why polymer products fail in service is a standard reference for forensic experts practicing in all engineering fields that involve polymeric materials, as well as design and construction professionals, product manufacturers and insurance professionals. - Reviews the latest forensic engineering techniques used in the investigation of failed polymer components - Detailed case studies illustrate different types of failure in polymer components, fittings and medical devices - Examines the role of manufacturing in product failure with an overview of faults recognised in methods, design and material selection

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Elsevier

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ISBN 10

1845697804

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9781845697808

Phillip Schofield's One in a Million

By: Peter Hough,Phillip Schofield

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Phillip Schofield's One in a Million

By: Peter Hough,Phillip Schofield

The book of the television series which deals with the world of bizarre coincidences. Here, Philip Schofield introduces amazing events that are "one in a million.

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1854792407

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Forensic Polymer Engineering

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