Characterization and failure analysis of plastics editor steve lampman hardcover product code 06978g isbn 978 0 87170 789 5 classified as failure analysis polymers and plastics price 24700 member price 18500. Characterization and failure analysis of plastics b asm 005 the selection and application of engineered materials is an integrated process that requires an understanding of the interaction between materials properties manufacturing characteristics design considerations and the total life cycle of the product. Preface this book is collection of asm handbook articles on how engineering plastics are characterized and understood in terms of properties and per formance it approaches the subject of characterization from a general. Characterization and failure analysis of plastics published by asm international materials park ohio 44073 0002 usa isbn 0 87170 789 6 285 cm x 220 cm 482 pages illustrated hardbound retail 18400 this book as stated in the preface is a collection of asm handbook articles on various characteristics of plastics it is encyclopedic in nature and is intended for professionals in the