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Dedication
by P Lewis, C Gagg
Forensic Polymer Engineering
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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Product failure
1.2 Properties of polymers
1.3 Failure modes
1.4 Methods of investigating product failure
1.5 Public information sources
Chapter 2: Examination and analysis of failed components
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Processing methods and defects
2.3 Mechanical testing
2.4 Techniques for recording product failures
2.5 Forensic microscopy
2.6 Types of product defect
2.7 Molecular analysis of polymer properties
2.8 Integrity of results
2.9 Conclusions
Chapter 3: Polymeric medical devices
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Failed catheter
3.3 Failure of connectors
3.4 Failure of a breast tissue expander
3.5 Failure of sutures
3.6 Failure of breathing tubes
3.7 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Polymer storage tanks
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Boston molasses disaster
4.3 Failure of polypropylene storage tanks
4.4 Failure of fibreglass storage tanks
4.5 Reconstructing the events leading to failure
4.6 Dealing with the aftermath
4.7 Setting new standards
Chapter 5: Small polymeric containers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Failure of battery containers
5.3 Failure of buckets
5.4 Exploding batteries
5.5 Failed truck battery cases
5.6 Failures in miner lamp battery casings
5.7 Improving design to prevent failure
5.8 Conclusions
Chapter 6: Polymeric pipes and fittings
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fracture of PVC water piping
6.3 Failure of PVC water pumps
6.4 Failures in gas pipelines
6.5 Failures in ABS pipes and fittings
6.6 Compressed gas explosion
6.7 Failures in polybutylene pipes and acetal resin fittings
6.8 Conclusions
Chapter 7: Polymeric seals
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Failure of elastomeric seals in brakes
7.3 The Challenger disaster
7.4 Failed elastomeric seals in a semi-conductor factory
7.5 Failures in TPE radiator washers
7.6 Failures in silicone mastics
7.7 Conclusions
Chapter 8: Tools and ladders
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Failure of polypropylene hobby knives
8.3 Failure of polystyrene components in hobby knives
8.4 Failure of handles in angle grinders
8.5 Failure of security caps for gas cylinders
8.6 Failure of an ABS handle
8.7 Failure of chairs manufactured from polypropylene
8.8 Failure of swimming pool steps
8.9 Failed polyamide fittings in ladders
8.10 Conclusions
Chapter 9: Components in transport applications
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Failure of tailpack in a motorbike accident
9.3 Failure of drive belts
9.4 Failure of tyres
9.5 Failed Rilsan nylon fuel pipes
9.6 Stress corrosion cracking of nylon connectors
9.7 Conclusions
Chapter 10: Consumer products
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Failure of Noryl plugs
10.3 Failure of Noryl busbar plugs
10.4 Residual current devices (RCDs)
10.5 Failure of kettle switches
10.6 Failure of fittings on luggage carriers
10.7 Failure of ABS joints on bike carriers
10.8 Failure of HDPE baby cot latches
10.9 Conclusions
Chapter 11: Conclusions
11.1 Introduction: causes of product failure
11.2 Poor manufacturing methods
11.3 Poor design
11.4 Poor choice of materials
11.5 Environmental stresses
11.6 Access to information
Index
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This book is dedicated to students of forensic engineering and science
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