Thermal Analysis of Polymers

Thermal Analysis of Polymers
Author: Joseph D. Menczel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 607
Release: 2014-07-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118995996

Presents a solid introduction to thermal analysis, methods, instrumentation, calibration, and application along with the necessary theoretical background. Useful to chemists, physicists, materials scientists, and engineers who are new to thermal analysis techniques, and to existing users of thermal analysis who wish expand their experience to new techniques and applications Topics covered include Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Differential Thermal Analysis (DSC/DTA), Thermogravimetry, Thermomechanical Analysis and Dilatometry, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Micro-Thermal Analysis, Hot Stage Microscopy, and Instrumentation. Written by experts in the various areas of thermal analysis Relevant and detailed experiments and examples follow each chapter.

Thermosets and Composites

Thermosets and Composites
Author: Michel Biron
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2003-12-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080519202

• A succinct source of information for designers and manufacturers.• A decision-making tool for those who need a quick and pragmatic account of thermosets and composites.• A synoptic account of the techno-economics and properties of all the commonly-used thermosets and composites.Designers and manufacturers using thermosets and composites, or those intending to do so, often need a succinct source of information on the economics and properties of these materials. This book provides a synoptic approach.It covers the economic importance of thermosets and composites, a comparison of the properties of the various thermoset categories, monographs on the nine principal families of thermosets, polymer composites and emergent materials and processes. Will enable readers to make informed decisions leading to well designed and made products.

Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on the Industry 4.0 Model for Advanced Manufacturing

Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on the Industry 4.0 Model for Advanced Manufacturing
Author: Jun Ni
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 331989563X

This book presents the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Industry 4.0 Model for Advanced Manufacturing (AMP 2018), held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 5–7 June 2018, the latest in a series of high-level conferences that brings together experts from academia and industry to exchange knowledge, ideas, experiences, research findings, and information in the field of manufacturing. The book addresses a wide range of topics, including, for example, design of smart and intelligent products, developments in CAD/CAM technologies, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, multistage manufacturing processes, manufacturing automation in the Industry 4.0 model, cloud-based products, and cyber-physical and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. By providing updates on key issues and recent advances in manufacturing engineering and technologies, it aids the transfer of vital knowledge to the next generation of academics and practitioners. It appeals to anyone working or conducting research in this rapidly evolving field.

Residual Stresses in Composite Materials

Residual Stresses in Composite Materials
Author: Mahmood M. Shokrieh
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2014-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857098594

Residual stresses are a common phenomenon in composite materials. They can either add to or significantly reduce material strength. Because of the increasing demand for high-strength, light-weight materials such as composites and their wide range of applications in the aerospace and automotive industries, in civil infrastructure and in sporting applications, it is critical that the residual stresses of composite materials are understood and measured correctly.The first part of this important book reviews destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for measuring residual stresses. Various mathematical (analytical and numerical) methods for calculation of residual stresses in composite materials are also presented. Chapters in the first section of the book discuss the simulated hole drilling method, the slitting/crack compliance method, measuring residual stresses in homogeneous and composite glass materials using photoelastic techniques, and modeling residual stresses in composite materials. The second part of the book discusses residual stresses in polymer matrix, metal-matrix and a range of other types of composites. Moreover, the addition of nanoparticles to the matrix of polymeric composites as a new technique for reduction of residual stresses is discussed.Residual stresses in composite materials provides a comprehensive overview of this important topic, and is an invaluable reference text for both academics and professionals working in the mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace, automotive, marine and sporting industries. - Reviews destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for measuring residual stresses - Discusses residual stresses in polymer matrix, metal-matrix and other types of composite - Considers the addition of nanoparticles to the matrix of polymeric composites as a new technique for reduction of residual stresses

Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials

Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials
Author: Dragan Aleksendric
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2015-01-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1782421807

Due to problems associated with the design and manufacturing of composite materials, there is a need to introduce computational and intelligent systems engineering methodology in materials engineering. Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Material offers an intelligent approach to advance material engineering, and significantly improves the process of designing and manufacturing a new material. This title includes chapters covering topics such as soft computing techniques, composite materials engineering, design and manufacturing of composite materials, numerical modeling, prediction, and optimization of the composite materials performance, development of the hybrid models, and control of the composite material performance. - Introduction of soft computing in the composite materials engineering - Includes accurate and detailed analysis of the current state of the art in the field - Development of the intelligent models for design and manufacturing of composite material - Details composite material performance prediction - Optimization of the manufacturing process of composite materials