ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Shortages of both energy and materials make it imperative that low cost substances, processed with low energy requirements, be developed as soon as possible. One promising type of materials are the structural thermoplastic foams since they further enhance the favorable strength to weight ratio of plastics while reducing overall material needs. In addition, foam processing also capitalizes on the generally lower energy consumption and manpower-hour requirements for plastics. Finally, the possibility of forming larger and more complex shapes opens up new application areas. The largest deterrent to the use of structural foams is the lack of appropriate basic engineering and scientific knowledge. This paper not only summarizes and extends such understanding, but also shows how appropriate design procedures can be developed.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760151007
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