Michael D. Hayes (Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), Atlanta, GA, USA), Dale B. Edwards, Anand R. Shah (Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), Aurora, IL, USA).
1 online resource :
illustrations.
PDL handbook series
"Plastics Design Library (PDL)."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic components. In addition to a brief background on the theory of fractography, the authors discuss various fractographic tools and techniques used to identify key fracture characteristics. Case studies are included for a wide range of polymer types, applications, and failure modes, as well as best practice guidelines enabling engineers to apply these lessons to their own work. Detailed images and their appropriate context are presented for reference in failure investigations. --