Polymer Foams Handbook

This handbook explores the applications of polymeric foam in the plastic industry.

It covers the mechanical properties of foams and foam microstructure, processing of foams, mechanical testing and analysis (using Finite element analysis). In addition, it can be found in a broader sense of the world. engineers and chemists and mechanical engineers and product designers.

* The complete selection of the mechanics of the mechanics is the first choice for a mechanic
* Polymer foams are ubiquitous in modern life, using all biometrics, including biomechanics
* Offers a rigorous mechanical and microstructure perspective, plus a computer based chapter: Essential for engineers and designers alike.

Introduction; Basics of the mechanics of polymers; PU foam processing and microstructure; Bead foam processing and microstructure; Mechanical testing of polymeric foams; FEA modeling; Micromechanics of Open-cell foams; Air flow in open cell foams; Case study: Seating design; Case study: Sports and impact mats; Micromechanics of closed cell foams; Case study: Transit packaging; Case study: Running shoe foams; Case study: Cycle helmets; Indentation, crack and fracture toughness; Case study: Motorcycle helmets; Case study: Hip protectors; Case study: Thermal sandwich panels; Creep and creep mechanisms; Effects of water on polymer mechanics and performance; Case study: Rugby and Soccer protection