Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, 2nd Edition

Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, 2nd Edition

by Laurence W. McKeen
Released November 2009
Publisher(s): William Andrew
ISBN: 9781437778359

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Book description

Part of a series of core databooks within the William Andrew Plastics Design Library, Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers provides a comprehensive collection of graphical multipoint data and tabular data covering fatigue and tribology.

The concept of fatigue is very straightforward: if an object is subjected to a stress or deformation, and it is repeated, the object becomes weaker. This weakening of plastic material is called fatigue. Tribology is the science and technology of surfaces in contact with each other and therefore covers friction, lubrication and wear. The reduction of wear and fatigue and the improvement of lubrication are key bottom-line issues for engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry and product design with plastics.

Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, 2e, is an update of all that has changed in the world of plastics since the 1st edition appeared nearly 15 years ago, and has been reorganized from a polymer chemistry point of view.

  • A hard-working reference tool: part of the daily workflow of engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry and product design with plastics
  • The reduction of wear and fatigue and the improvement of lubrication are key bottom-line issues
  • The data in this book provide engineers with the tools they need to design for low failure rates

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Chapter 1. Introduction to Fatigue and Tribology of Plastics and Elastomers
  6. 1.1. Introduction to Fatigue
  7. 1.2. Types of Stress
  8. 1.3. Fatigue Testing
  9. 1.4. Understanding Fatigue Testing Data
  10. 1.5. The Fatigue Process
  11. 1.6. Factors that Affect Fatigue Life
  12. 1.7. Design Against Fatigue
  13. 1.8. Summary
  14. Chapter 2. Introduction to the Tribology of Plastics and Elastomers
  15. 2.1. Friction
  16. 2.2. Lubrication
  17. 2.3. Wear and Erosion
  18. 2.4. Tribology Testing
  19. 2.5. Wear-Resistant Additives
  20. 2.6. Summary
  21. Chapter 3. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers
  22. 3.1. Polymerization
  23. 3.2. Copolymers
  24. 3.3. Linear, Branched and Cross-Linked Polymers
  25. 3.4. Molecular Weight
  26. 3.5. Thermosets versus Thermoplastics
  27. 3.6. Crystalline versus Amorphous
  28. 3.7. Blends
  29. 3.8. Elastomers
  30. 3.9. Additives
  31. 3.10. Summary
  32. Chapter 4. Styrenic Plastics
  33. 4.1. Background
  34. 4.2. Polystyrene
  35. 4.3. Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
  36. 4.4. Styrene Acrylonitrile
  37. 4.5. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
  38. 4.6. Styrenic Blends
  39. Chapter 5. Polyether Plastics
  40. 5.1. Background
  41. 5.2. Acetals–POM Homopolymer
  42. 5.3. Acetals–POM-Co
  43. 5.4. Modified Polyphenylene Ether/Polyphenylene Oxide
  44. Chapter 6. Polyesters
  45. 6.1. Background
  46. 6.2. Polycarbonate
  47. 6.3. Polybutylene Terephthalate
  48. 6.4. Polyethylene Terephthalate
  49. 6.5. Liquid Crystal Polymer
  50. 6.6. Polyphthalate Carbonate
  51. 6.7. Polycyclohexylene-Dimethylene Terephthalate
  52. 6.8. Polyester Blends and Alloys
  53. Chapter 7. Polyimides
  54. 7.1. Background
  55. 7.2. Polyetherimides
  56. 7.3. Polyamide-Imides
  57. 7.4. Polyimides
  58. Chapter 8. Polyamides (Nylons)
  59. 8.1. Background
  60. 8.2. Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)
  61. 8.3. Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)
  62. 8.4. Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66)
  63. 8.5. Polyamide 610 (Nylon 610)
  64. 8.6. Polyamide 612 (Nylon 612)
  65. 8.7. Polyamide 666 (Nylon 666)
  66. 8.8. Amorphous Polyamide
  67. 8.9. Polyamide 46 (Nylon 46)
  68. 8.10. PPA/High-Performance Polyamide
  69. 8.11. Polyarylamide
  70. 8.12. Semicrystalline Polyamide (PACM 12)
  71. Chapter 9. Polyolefins and Acrylics
  72. 9.1. Background
  73. 9.2. Polyethylene
  74. 9.3. Polypropylene
  75. 9.4. Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight PE
  76. 9.5. Polyvinyl Chloride
  77. 9.6. Acrylics
  78. Chapter 10. Thermoplastic Elastomers
  79. 10.1. Background
  80. Chapter 11. Fluoropolymers
  81. 11.1. Background
  82. 11.2. Polytetrafluoroethylene
  83. 11.3. Polyethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene
  84. 11.4. Polyethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
  85. 11.5. Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
  86. 11.6. Perfluoro Alkoxy
  87. 11.7. Polyvinylidene Fluoride
  88. Chapter 12. High-Temperature Polymers
  89. 12.1. Background
  90. 12.2. Polyetheretherketone
  91. 12.3. Polyethersulfone
  92. 12.4. Polyphenylene Sulfide
  93. 12.5. Polysulfone
  94. Index

Product information

  • Title: Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Laurence W. McKeen
  • Release date: November 2009
  • Publisher(s): William Andrew
  • ISBN: 9781437778359