Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Part 1 Degradation Economics -- Cost of Corrosion in the United States -- Part 2 Analysis -- Analysis of Failures of Metallic Materials Due to Environmental Factors -- Laboratory Assessment of Corrosion -- Lifetime Predictions of Plastics -- Part 3 Types of Degradation -- Electrochemical Corrosion -- High Temperature Oxidation -- Chemical and Physical Aging of Plastics -- Environmental Degradation of Reinforced Concrete -- Biofouling and Prevention, and Corrosion, Biodeterioration and Biodegradation -- Material Flammability -- Part 4 Protective Measures -- Cathodic Protection -- Polymeric Flame Retardants: Problems and Decision -- Thermal Protective Clothing -- Weathering and UV Protection of Wood Surfaces -- Protection of Wood-Based Materials -- Part 5 Surface Engineering -- The Intersection of Design, Manufacturing, and Surface Engineering -- Protective Coatings for Aluminum Alloys -- Corrosion Resistant Coatings and Paint -- Paint Weathering Tests -- Thermal Spray Coatings -- Coatings for Concrete Surfaces: Testing and Modeling -- The Role of Intrinsic Defects in the Protective Behavior of Organic Coatings -- Part 6 Industrial Applications -- Degradation of Spacecraft Materials -- Cathodic Protection of Pipelines -- Tanker Corrosion -- Barrier Packaging Materials -- Corrosion Prevention and Control of Chemical Processing Equipment -- Index.

Industry pays an enormous price for material degradation. The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials outlines these costs, but more importantly, explains how to measure, analyze, and prevent environmental degradation for a wide range of indsutrial materials. Experts from around the world share how a diverse set of industries cope with the degradation of metals, polymers, reinforced concrete, clothing, and wood under adverse environmental conditions such as weather, seawater, and fire. Case studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects. By implementing these standards companies of all sizes should realize savings beneficial to their operations.