Description: Provides information about the environmental degradation of materials that both the new graduate and the experienced engineer will regard it as a realistic starting point - "the hub of an information wheel." Deals with some interesting and ubiquitous phenomena in a practical way.
Plastics & Rubber
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
General Engineering & Engineering Management
Sustainable Energy & Development
Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants & Inks
Metals & Metallurgy
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials
Description:
Industry pays an enormous price for material degradation. This handbook outlines these costs, but more importantly, explains how to measure, analyze, and prevent environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials. Experts from around the world share how a diverse set of industries cope with the degradation of metals, polymers, reinforced concrete, clothing, and wood under adverse environmental conditions such as weather, seawater, and fire. Case studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects.
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