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ASM Handbook
Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics
Edited by
ASM International
Volume
11B
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-395-9
Publication date:
2022
Book Chapter
Fracture of Plastics
By
D.B. Edwards
D.B. Edwards
Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESi)
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Published:2022
Abstract
This article reviews the mechanical behavior and fracture characteristics that discriminate structural polymers from metals, including plastic deformation. It provides overviews of crack propagation and fractography. The article presents the distinction between ductile and brittle fracture modes. Several case studies of field failure in various polymers are also presented to illustrate the applicability of available analytical tools in conjunction with an understanding of failure mechanisms.
Topics
Chemical analysis,
Polymer degradation,
Polymers,
Polymer processing,
Chemical composition,
Engineering design,
Materials selection,
Root cause analysis,
Thermal analysis,
Brittle fracture,
Crack propagation,
Ductile fracture,
Fractography,
Polymers,
Chemical analysis,
Polymer degradation,
Polymers,
Polymer processing,
Chemical composition,
Engineering design,
Materials selection,
Root cause analysis,
Thermal analysis
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Citation
A.R. Shah, D.B. Edwards, Fracture of Plastics, Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics, Vol 11B, ASM Handbook, Edited By Todd J. Menna, ASM International, 2022, p 1–13, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v11B.a0006865
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