Selection of Engineering Materials and Adhesives

Series:
Dekker Mechanical Engineering
Published:
April 12, 2005 by CRC Press - 608 Pages
Author(s):
Lawrence W. Fisher, P.E., Measurement Analysis Corporation, Torrance, California, USA
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Features

  • Includes discussion and graphics that provide insight into the role of material selection in the product development process
  • Presents the most useful metals, polymers, ceramics, and adhesives used in current applications
  • Covers criteria for material selection and applications, based on the conditions and product needs
  • Uses consistent format of chapters which allows for comparison of materials across families and classes
  • Contains a chapter dedicated to the selection of adhesives, setting this book apart from others pertaining to material selection

    • Summary

    Insufficient knowledge, time limitations, and budget constraints often result in poor material selection and implementation, which can lead to uncertain performance and premature failure of mechanical and electro-mechanical products. Selection of Engineering Materials and Adhesives is a professional guide to choosing the most appropriate materials and adhesives for product development applications from the onset.

    This text emphasizes material properties and classifications, fabrication and processing considerations, performance objectives, and selection based on specific application requirements, such as frequency of use (duty cycle) and operating environment. Each chapter focuses on a particular material family, covering ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including steels, cast-iron, aluminum, and titanium, as well as plastics such as PVC, acrylics, and nylons. Unique to this book on material selection, the final chapter discusses critical aspects of adhesives, including cure methods and joint configurations.

    Selection of Engineering Materials and Adhesives presents materials that are most often used for selection processes and applications in product development. This book is an ideal text for senior level undergraduate or graduate courses in mechanical engineering and materials science as well as recent graduates or managers who are tasked with the daunting job of selecting a material for a new application or justifying a long-used material in a specific application. It embodies the author's own experience and lectures on this subject, taught at UCLA Extension, and provides students as well as practicing engineers the tools to systematically select the most appropriate materials and adhesives for their design work.

    Table of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL SELECTION
    Design Methodology
    Selection Methodology
    Selection of Metals
    Selection of Plastics
    Selection of Adhesives
    Understanding Designs and Their Behavior

    STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS
    Atomic Elements and Structures
    The Atom and Subatomic Particles
    The Quantum Numbers
    Atomic Bonding
    Ionic Bonding
    Covalent Bonding
    Metallic Bonding
    Secondary Bonds
    Mixed Types
    Crystal Structure
    Lattice and Unit Cell
    Crystal Systems
    Miller Indices and Crystallographic Planes
    Main Metallic Crystal Structures
    Structure of Polymers
    Polymer Classification and Molecular Structure
    Glass Transition Temperature
    Mixed Structures
    Crystallinity in Polymers
    Structure and Strength of Materials
    Single Crystals and Alloys
    Strengthening Mechanisms in Metallic Alloys
    Strengthening of Polymers
    In Summary

    MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIORS
    Mechanical Properties
    Structural Properties
    Process Properties
    Life Properties
    Chemical
    Corrosion Resistance
    Microstructure
    Crystal Structure
    Molecular Weight
    Physical
    Mass Properties
    Physical Properties
    Thermal Properties
    Electrical Properties
    Magnetic Properties
    Radiation Properties
    Optical Properties
    Form and Finish Properties
    In Summary
    Reference


    FERROUS METALS
    Classifications
    Carbon Steels
    Alloy Steels
    Stainless Steels
    Tool Steels
    Cast Iron Materials
    Selection Consideration

    NON-FERROUS METALS
    Classifications
    Aluminum Alloys
    Copper and Copper Alloys
    Titanium
    Magnesium
    Tungsten
    Selection Considerations
    Selection Methodologies

    ENGINEERING PLASTICS
    Properties
    Structure
    Molecular Weight (MW)
    Linear and Branched Polymers
    Cross-Linked or Networked Polymers
    Crystalline
    Amorphous
    Transition Temperatures
    Porosity
    Thermoplastics
    Thermosets
    Classifications
    Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
    Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
    Acrylics
    Polycarbonates
    Nylon (Polyamides)
    Acetal
    Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
    Polyimide
    Commodity Plastics
    Polyethylene
    Polypropylene
    Polystyrene
    Compounding
    Alloying and Blending
    Fillers and Reinforcements
    Additives
    Selection Considerations
    Performance Objectives
    Selection Methodologies

    ADHESIVES
    Introduction
    Rheology
    Adhesion Theory
    Mechanical Interlocking Theory
    Wettability Theory
    Weak Boundary Layer Theory
    Diffusion Theory
    Electrostatic Theory
    Covalent Bonding Theory
    Forms
    Storage
    Cure Methods
    Classifications
    Reactive Acrylics
    Anaerobic
    Cyanoacrylate
    Epoxy
    Explosive Bonding
    Polyimide
    Polyurethane
    Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
    Silicone
    Solvent Bonding
    Hot Melts
    Solvent-Based Thermoplastics
    Water-Based Thermoplastics
    UV-Curable
    Joint Design
    Joint Configurations
    Curing 502
    Evaluation
    Selection Considerations
    Performance Requirements
    Adhesive Review
    Selection Methodologies

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