Handbook of Adhesives & Sealants

First-Of-Its-Kind Guide to Polymeric Adhesives and Sealants. Now you can find in a single, well-organized source, information about adhesives and sealants normally available only in technical and vendor literature. In Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, industry pro Edward Petrie brings together information from chemistry, material and surface sciences, and solid mechanics. Covering structural and non-structural applications, the Handbook lets you thoroughly explore the use of polymeric adhesives and sealants for joining or bonding metals, plastics, composites and elastomers. You get the best available information and recommendations on: *Applicable theories and fundamentals *Joint design *Adhesive/sealant selection *Selecting optimal process and manufacturing equipment *Selecting proper testing and quality control methods *Application, curing, and other production processes *Expected end-use properties The "how-to" user emphasis includes plenty of real-life examples. General formulations clarify why certain components are used, and help you spot future development opportunities in the industry.