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Contents
Preface to the Third Edition xi
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Preface to the Second Edition Xlll
Preface to the First Edition xv
Chapter 1 - General Properties of Plastics 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Polymeric Materials 2
1.3 Plastics Available to the Designer 6
1.3.1 Engineering Plastics 6
1.3.2 Thermosets 7
1.3.3 Composites 8
1.3.4 Structural Foam 9
1.3.5 Elastomers 9
1.3.6 Polymer Alloys 11
1.3.7 Liquid Crystal Polymers 12
1.4 Selection of Plastics 18
1.4.1 Mechanical Properties 18
1.4.2 Degradation 26
1.4.3 Wear Resistance and Frictional Properties 28
1.4.4 Special Properties 30
1.4.5 Processing 35
1.4.6 Costs 37
