SEARCH FOR AUTHORS: ASM Handbook Vol. 11B-Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics

PURPOSE

ASM International is developing a new volume in the ASM Handbook series: Volume 11B-Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics. ASM is working with volume editor Todd Menna (Element Materials Technology); division editors Scott Olig (US Naval Research Laboratory), Don Duvall (Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi)), and Dan Clark (Teel Analytical Laboratories); and assistants Gregory Kamykowski (TA Instruments) and Sya Ensha (EAG Laboratories/Eurofins) to develop this volume.

We have confirmed authors for most of the articles in our Vol. 11B outline/table of contents, but still are searching for authors for a number of articles. Some of the articles will be updated versions of existing articles; some will be new articles. The articles to be revised were originally authored in 1988 and republished in 2003. In revising an article, we are looking for technology or standards updates, updated/new images (if possible), and updated examples/case studies and references. The new articles would present the current technology and applicable standards for the subject, with up-to-date images, examples/case studies, and references.

Vol. 11B Article Gaps

Article Number	Article Title	New or Revised
A1	Engineering Plastics: An Introduction	Revised
A3	Effects of Composition, Processing, and Structure on Properties of Engineering Plastics	Revised
C5	Additive and Filler Analysis	New
C8	Flammability Testing	Revised
D4	Crazing and Fracture	Revised
D6	Impact Loading and Testing	Revised
D8	Friction and Wear Testing	Revised
E1	Thermal Stresses and Physical Aging	Revised
G1	Failure Prevention (could be combined with G2)	New
G2	Failure Prevention: A Quality Viewpoint (could be combined with G1)	New
G8	Creep and Stress Relaxation Failure	New

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SUBMIT AN OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE, TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE DIVISION OR VOLUME EDITOR.
2. EITHER INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH A CO-AUTHOR(S), WRITE OR REVISE SELECTED ARTICLE.
3. PROVIDE NAME(S) OF POTENTIAL PEER REVIEWER(S).
4. SUBMIT A REVISION OF THE ARTICLE, INCORPORATING PEER REVIEWER SUGGESTIONS.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject matter expert (SME) knowledge level in article subject, typically PhD or Masters level education.

PREFERRED SKILLS

ASM Handbook authors come from industry, academia, and government. They typically are engineers or researchers.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Both technical content/scope direction and detailed editorial guidance will be provided.