Plastics Engineered Product Design
By- D.V. Rosato
• A comprehensive book which collates the experience of two well-known US plastic engineers.
• Enables engineers to make informed decisions.
• Includes a unique chronology of the world of plastics.
The use of plastics is increasing year on year, and new uses are being found for plastics in many industries. Designers using plastics need to understand the nature and properties of the materials which they are using so that the products perform to set standards.
This book, written by two very experienced plastics engineers, provides copious information on the materials, fabrication processes, design considerations and plastics performance, thus allowing informed decisions to be made by engineers.
It also includes a useful chronology of the world of plastics, a resource not found elsewhere.Audience
Plastics engineers; mechanical engineers; designers; structural engineers and consultants.
Hardbound, 588 Pages
Published: December 2003
Imprint: Elsevier
ISBN: 978-1-85617-416-9
Contents
Chapter 1 - OVERVIEW
IntroductionMaterials of Construction
Thermoplastics
Crystalline & Amorphous Polymers
Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Thermosets
Crosslinked Thermoplastics
Reinforced Plastics
Thermal Expansions
Ductilities
Toughnesses
Tolerances/Shrinkages
Compounds
Prepregs
Sheet Molding Compounds
Bulk Molding Compounds
Commodity & Engineering Plastics
Elastomers/RubbersPlastic Behaviors
Morphology/Molecular Structure/Mechanical Property
Densities
Molecular Weights
Molecular Weight Distributions
Viscosities and Melt Flows
Newtonian/non-Newtonian
Melt Index
Rheology & Mechanical Analysis
Viscoelasticities
Processing-to-Performance Interface
Glass Transition Temperatures
Melt Temperatures
Processing and Moisture
Drying OperationsFabricating Processes
Extrusions
Orientations
Postformings
Coextrusions
Injection Moldings
Coinjections
Gas-Assist Moldings
Micromoldings
Blow Moldings
Complex Consolidated Structural Products
Thermoformings
Foams
Reinforced Plastics
Calenders
Castings
Coatings
Compression Moldings
Reaction Injection Moldings
Rotational MoldingsVariables
FALLO ApproachChapter 2 - DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
Engineering Optimization
Introduction
Terminology
Design Foundation
Problem/Solution Concept
Design Approach
Model Less Costly
Model Type
Computer Software
Design Analysis ApproachViscoelasticity
Viscosity
Polymer Structure
Viscoelasticity Behavior
Relaxation/Creep Analysis
SummaryRheology and Mechanical Properties
Static Stress
Hooke's Law
Tensile Stress-Strain
Modulus of Elasticity
Flexural Stress-Strain
Compressive Stress-Strain
Shear Stress-Strain
Torsion Stress-Strain
Direct Load Shear Strength
Residual StressDynamic Stress
Rapid Loading
Dynamic/Static Mechanical Behavior
Energy and Motion Control
Isolator
Torsion Load
Impact
Impulse
Puncture
Friction
Erosion
Hydrostatic
Cavitation
RainHigh Performance
Conceptual Design Approach
Reinforced Plastic
Orientation of Reinforcement
Orientation Terms
Basic Design Theory
Fiber Strength Theory
Fiber Geometry on Strength
Stiffness-Viscoelasticity
Creep and Stress Relaxation
Design Analysis
Pseudo-Elastic Method
Theory of Combined Action
Overview
Stress-Strain Analysis
Plain Reinforced Plates
Composite Plates
Bending of Beams and Plates
Structural Sandwiches
Stiffness
Stresses in Sandwich Beams
Axially-Loaded Sandwich
Filament Wound Shells, Internal Hydrostatic Pressure
Basic Equations
Weight of Fiber
Minimum Weight
Isotensoid Design
Geodesic-Isotensoid DesignChapter 3 - DESIGN PARAMETER
Design Analysis Process
Load Determination
Reinforced Plastic Analysis
Stress AnalysisStress-strain Behavior
Combined Stresses
Rigidity (EI)
Hysteresis Effect
Poisson's Ratio
Brittleness
Ductile
Crazing
Stress Whitening
Surface Stresses and DeformationsCreep
FatigueReinforcement performance
Chapter 4 - PRODUCT DESIGN
Introduction
Reinforced Plastic
Monocoque StructureGeometric Shape
Plate
Modulus of Elasticity
EI theory
Folded PlateBeam
Rib
Plastic
Reinforced/Foamed PlasticColumn
Torsion
Euler's FormulaSandwich
Gear
Design
Contact StressBearingPV Factor
GrommetGasket
Shape
Overview
Filament Wound Shape
Netting Analysis
Cylinder
Sphere
Tank
Fabricating RP Tank
Underground Storage Tank
Hopper Rail Car Tank
Highway Tank
Very Large Tank
Corrosive Resistant TankPipe
Spring
Thermoplastic Pipe
RP Pipe
Leaf Spring
Special Spring
Cantilever Spring
Torsional Beam SpringHinge
Press FitSnap Fit
TapePackaging
Building
Permeability
Cushioning
House of the Future
House TopTransportation
Missile and Rocket
Automobile
Truck
Aircraft
Marine Application
Boat
Underwater HullElectrical/Electronic
Medical
Shielding Electrical Device
Radome
Surgical Product
Dental Product
Health CareRecreation
ApplianceFurniture
Water FilterLumber
Metal
Metal Replacement with Plastic
Performance Behavior
Moisture Effect
Long Term vs. Short Term Loading
Stress Concentration
Coefficient of Expansion
Bolt Torque Effect
Impact Barrier
Vehicle Oil Pan
AttachmentDesign Limitation and Constraint
Chapter 5 - COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
Technology overviewComputers and people
Geometric modelingDesign accuracy and efficiency
Input/output device
Central Process UnitSoftware
Finite element analysis
Programs
Databases/General Information
Supply Chain Software
Application
Designing
Graphics
Structural Analysis
Software AnalysisSynthesizing design
CAD special use
Optimization
CAD Prototyping
Rapid PrototypingCAD standard and translator
Data sharingEngineered personal computer
CAD editingCIM changing
Computer-based trainingIBM advances computer
Artificial intelligencePlastic Toys-Smart computer
Computer fevices via DNADesign via internet
Chapter 6 - PLASTIC PERFORMANCE
Overeview
Influencing FactorSelecting plastic
Temperature
Comparison
Worksheet
Thermal Property
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion/Contraction
HyperenvironmentFlammability
Electrical/Electronic
Steel and Plastic
Test
SmokeCorrosion resistance
Chemical resistanceFriction
Tolerance
Limit
Processing Effect
Engineering data information source
Recycled plastic
Publication
Thomas Register
Industry Societies
Encyclopedia and Industrial Books
Standards
Engineering Information
Information Broker
Engineering Societies and Associations
Designs
Databases
WebsitesTraining programs
Chapter 7 - DESIGN RELIABILITY
Testing
Classifying Test
LaboratoryQuality Control
Statistics
Quality and Reliability
Total Quality Management
Quality and DesignTesting, QC, statistics and people
Product failure
Spectrum Loading and Cumulative Damage
Crack Growth and Fracture Mechanics
Fatigue and Stress Concentration
Fatigue Loading and Laboratory Testing
Predicting Long Time ReliabilityMeaning of Data
Safety Factor
Safety Factor ExampleChapter 8 - SUMMARY AND CHRONOLOGYOverview
Ergonomic
Market Size
Customer
Constraint
Responsibility
Responsibility Commensurate with Ability
Risk
Acceptable Risk
Predicting Performance
Design Verification
Perfection
EthicsCosting
Engineering and law interface
Technical Cost ModelingPlastic material
Design demandPlastic success
Future
Appendix A ABBREVIATIONS
Appendix B GLOSSARY
Appendix C TRADENAMES
BIBLIOGRAPHY

