Handbook Of Environmental Degradation Of Materials

Key Features _ A thorough accounting of the economic costs of corrosion. _ How to analyze and measure corrosion damage. _ Informed descriptions of corrosion mechanisms, polymer degradation, reinforced concrete degradation, biodegradation mechanisms, and material flammability. _ Methods of protecting metals, polymers, clothing, and wood. _ Discussion of the interaction of design, manufacturing, and surface engineering. _ Advice on paints and other coatings_how they protect and how they deteriorate. _ Case studies on: spacecraft materials; pipelines; oil tankers; consumer packaging; chemical processing equipment.Kutz, Myer is the author of 'Handbook Of Environmental Degradation Of Materials', published 2005 under ISBN 9780815515005 and ISBN 0815515006.