Forensic Polymer Engineering 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.-
Packaging Technology
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Composites and Biocomposites for Heavy Metal Adsorption
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3D Printing of Carbon-based Materials
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3D Printing in Materials Engineering
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Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification
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Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment
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Development of Packaging and Products for Use in Microwave Ovens
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Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Lightweight Vehicles
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Robotic Systems and Autonomous Platforms
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Smart Polymers and Their Applications
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Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources
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Polymer Electrolytes
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Superplasticity and Grain Boundaries in Ultrafine-Grained Materials
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Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites
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Liquid Crystal Polymer Nanocomposites
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Advanced Green Materials
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Chemistry, Manufacture and Applications of Natural Rubber
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Advanced Lightweight Multifunctional Materials
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The Science of Armour Materials
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Applications of Advanced Green Materials
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Advanced Cutting and Machining Processes for Composites and Biocomposites
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Biocomposites and Nanomaterials
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Biobased Epoxy Vitrimer Composites
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Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Technology and Applications
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Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes in Water Treatment and Desalination
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Polymer and Biopolymer Nanocomposites
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Green Antibacterial Materials
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Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers
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Polymer Composites Derived from Animal Sources
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Introduction to Aerospace Materials
Dr Peter Rhys Lewis is Senior Research Fellow in Forensic Engineering at the Open University, and formerly Reader in Forensic Engineering at the same institution. He lectures widely on railway disasters and his own cases to a variety of audiences, and has authored or co-authored 40 books. He is an active expert witness and has appeared in several different venues. Dr Lewis is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Materials, and a member of the Forensic Science Society. He continues to advise companies on product liability and product safety.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780081010556 |
| ISBN 10 | 0081010559 |
| Title | Forensic Polymer Engineering |
| Author | Peter Rhys Lewis |
| Series | Woodhead Publishing In Materials |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Woodhead Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 428 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |