This convenient desk reference is one of a series of volumes containing carefully selected reprints from the world-renowned Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering. It brings together the original, complete articles related to engineering properties of polymers and composites, with full text, tables, figures, and reference materials. All articles are by industrial or academic experts in their fields, and the final work has been carefully reviewed by specialists. Arranged alphabetically, the articles cover nearly every aspect of polymeric engineering materials, providing detailed information on methods of manufacture, properties, and uses. Cross-referenced, with an extensive index.

Presents the fundamental science needed to understand the classification of materials and the limits of their properties in terms of temperature, strength, ductility, corrosion and physical behaviour, while emphasizing materials processing, selection and property measurement methods.

A broad survey of the materials science of polymers, now in a thoroughly updated new edition. Extra information has been added on polymer properties and applications. Nomenclature for polymers is discussed in an appendix, following BSI and ASTM recommendations.

This comprehensive single volume handbook covers every aspect of reinforcement science, from hands-on subjects, such as manual 'lay-up' processing, to theoretical discussions concerning rheology and modeling. Taken from the recently published six volume International Encyclopedia of Composites, this reference volume offers scholarly and practical knowledge of distinguished industry-experts, academics, and government researchers in one accessible and informative handbook. Fibers, processes, and composite reinforcement types, as well as relevant miscellaneous subjects such as property relationships, manufacturing, hybrid reinforcements, and modeling are given detailed treatment. Engineers, materials scientists, and technologists will find the Composite Reinforcement Handbook an invaluable tool.