Glass Mechanics and Technology

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Synopsis

Glass is a material with essentially unlimited application possibilities. This second edition of a comprehensive reference in glass science, points out the correlation between the performance of industrial processes and practice-relevant properties, such as strength and optical properties. Interdisciplinary in his approach, the author discusses both the science and technology, starting with an outline of history and applications, glass structure, and rheology. The sections on properties include mechanical strength and contact resistance, ageing, mechanics of glass processes, the production and control of residual stresses, high-tech products, and current research and development. Applications include glazing, packaging, optical glass, glass fibers for reinforcement, and abrasive tools. The development of touchscreen technology showed how important were the design and resistance of thin flexible glass and these new thin aluminosilicate glasses are also discussed.

Book details

Edition:
2
Author:
Eric Le Bourhis
ISBN:
9783527679447
Related ISBNs:
9783527679461, 9783527679461, 9783527337057
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-10-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2014
Copyright by:
Wiley 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science