Failure of Plastics

There is no single volume comparable to this complete reference on the mechanical failure of plastics. It explores all aspects of the problem, which is a central one for engineers in the polymer industry, and for researchers working to improve materials. Covering both theory and practice, this book represents a unique collaboration of a team of 32 internationally known experts from North America, Europe and Asia. It describes our current knowledge, and also provides directions for future work towards elimination of mechanical failure of plastics under conditions of service and as a result of environmental factors (e.g. load, influence of various gases and liquid media, temperature, and others).