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However, this procedure depends on the existence of the matrix G(R) (or of any pure gauge) that predicates the expansion in Eq. (90) for a full electronic set. Operationally, this means the preselection of a full electionic set in Eq. (129). When the preselection is only to a partial, truncated electronic set, then the relaxation to the truncated nuclear set in Eq. (128) will not be complete. Instead, the now tmncated set in Eq. (128) will be subject to a YM force F. It is not our concern to fully describe the dynamics of the truncated set under a YM field, except to say (as we have already done above) that it is the expression of the residual interaction of the electronic system on the nuclear motion. 

Environmental Aging. AH ceUular polymers are subject to a deterioration of properties under the combined effects of light or heat and oxygen. The response of ceUular materials to the action of light and oxygen is governed almost entirely by the composition and state of the polymer phase (22). Expansion of a polymer into a ceUular state increases the surface area reactions of the foam with vapors and Hquids are correspondingly faster than those of soHd polymer. 

Thermal Stresses. When the wak of a cylindrical pressure vessel is subjected to a temperature gradient, every part expands in accordance with the thermal coefficient of linear expansion of the steel. Those parts of the cylinder at a lower temperature resist the expansion of those parts at a higher temperature, so setting up thermal stresses. To estimate the transient thermal stresses which arise during start-up or shutdown of continuous processes or as a result of process intermptions, it is necessary to know the temperature across the wak thickness as a function of radius and time. Techniques for evaluating transient thermal stresses are available (59) but here only steady-state thermal stresses are considered. The steady-state thermal stresses in the radial, tangential, and axial directions at a point sufficiently far away from the ends of the cylinder for there to be no end effects are as fokows ... 

Thermal Stresses and Properties. In general, ceramic reinforcements (fibers, whiskers, or particles) have a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than that of most metallic matrices. This means that when the composite is subjected to a temperature change, thermal stresses are generated in both components. 

Dimensional Stability. Plastics, ia general, are subject to dimensional change at elevated temperature. One important change is the expansion of plastics with increa sing temperature, a process that is also reversible. However, the coefficient of thermal expansion (GTE), measured according to ASTM E831, frequendy is not linear with temperature and may vary depending on the direction in which the sample is tested, that is, samples may not be isotropic (Eig. 7). 

Polyhedral Expansion. The term polyhedral expansion is used to describe a host of reactions in which the size of the polyhedron is increased by the addition of new vertex atoms whether boron, heteroelements, or metals. In the case of the boranes, the pyrolysis of B2H has been used to obtain B H and industrially. Although a subject of much study, the mechanism of such pyrolytic expansions is not well understood. 

Jiir-entraining cements produce concretes that protect the concrete from frost damage. They are commonly used for concrete pavements subjected to wet and freezing conditions. Cement of low alkah content may be used with certain concrete aggregates containing reactive siUca to prevent deleterious expansions. 

The subject of thermochromism in organic and polymeric compounds has been reviewed in some depth previously (8,16,18), and these expansive overviews should be used by readers with deeper and more particular interest in the subject. Many more examples can be found in the reviews that further illustrate the pattern of association between thermochromism and molecular restmcturing of one kind or another. The specific assignment of stmctures is still Open to debate in many cases, and there are still not many actual commercial uses for these or any of the other thermally reversible materials discussed herein. Temperature indicators have been mentioned, though perhaps as much or more for irreversible materials. 

Automated soldering operations can subject the mol ding to considerable heating, and adequate heat deflection characteristics ate an important property of the plastics that ate used. Flame retardants (qv) also ate often incorporated as additives. When service is to be in a humid environment, it is important that plastics having low moisture absorbance be used. Mol ding precision and dimensional stabiUty, which requites low linear coefficients of thermal expansion and high modulus values, ate key parameters in high density fine-pitch interconnect devices. 

Technical and trade organi2ations are concerned with safety and the environment. The Chlorine Institute in North America and Euro Chlor in Western Europe are examples of organi2ations dedicated to the safe production, transport, and use of chlorine. Ha2ard and operabiHty studies (HAZOP) reviews for new designs, plants, and expansions (135) have become required by poHcy in many operating companies. Papers on safety and environmental subjects are given at most technical meetings (136—138). 

The tables given under this subject are reprinted by permission from the Smithsonian Tables. For more detadea data on thermal expansion, see International Critical Tables tabular index, vol. 3, p. 1 abrasives, vol. 2, p. 87 alloys, vol. 2, p. 463 building stones, vol. 2, p. 54 carbons, vol. 2, p. 303 elements, vol. 1, p. 102 enamels, vol. 2, p. 115 glass, vol. 

Pressure thrust, which is the product of the effective thrust area times the maximum pressure to which the joint will be subjected during normal operation. (For shp joints the effective thrust area shall be computed by using the outside diameter of the pipe. For corrugated, omega, or disk-type joints, the effective thrust area shall be that area recommended by the joint manufacturer. If this information is unobtainable, the effective area shall be computed by using the maximum inside diameter of the expansion-joint bellows.)... 

The foregoing designs were discussed as ring expansion joints by Kopp and Sayre, Expansion Joints for Heat Exchangers (ASME Misc. Pap., vol. 6, no. 211). All are statically indeterminate but are subjected to analysis by introducing various simplifying assumptions. Some joints in current industrial use are of lighter wall constniction than is indicated by the method of this paper. 

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