This first volume of the Handbook of Physical Testing of Paper contains basic principles and the latest methods in paper and paperboard testing, fostering an understanding of theory and mechanical testing parameters to evaluate results and make improvements, emphasizing new procedures utilizing advanced microscopy equipment.

It covers the measurement of viscoelastic behavior for the characterization of time-, temperature-, and humidity-dependent properties, failure phenomena, bending stiffness, edgewise compression strength, tissue and corrugated board, mechanical properties of fibers, and more. This edition of the two volume set contains 30 chapters, one third of which are entirely new. The other 20 chapters have all undergone extensive revision and expansion.

From the Preface: “We have tried to assemble here as many of the modern aspects of properties testing in the paper and paperboard field as possible. One of our objectives is to enable those concerned with planning, specifying, and evaluating the physical and mechanical testing of these materials to take advantage of the many advances and improvements that have taken place in recent years. We also feel that it is important and useful to codify the excellent pioneering work that has provided the essential base for these advances, which has been included to the maximum extent possible...”

Target Audience: Paper scientists, engineers, quality assurance practitioners, and technologists; paper and surface physicists; materials, fiber, environmental, forestry, chemical, and applied scientists and engineers; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Table of Contents:

Theory and Test for Mechanical Parameters:

Models for Describing the Elastic, Viscoelastic, and Inelastic Mechanical Behavior of Paper and Board

Viscoelastic Properties

Dimensional Stability and Environmental Effects on Paper Properties

Moisture-Accelerated Creep

Bending Stiffness, with Special Reference to Paperboard

Ultrasonic Determination of Paper Stiffness Parameters

Deformation and Failure Behavior of Paper

Fracture of Paper

Edgewise Compression Strength of Paper

Residual Stresses in Paper and Board

Special Situations — Mechanical Properties of Products:

Corrugated Board

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Towel and Tissue

Structural Parameters — Fibers, Bonds, and Paper:

Fiber Structure

Mechanical Properties of Fibers

Determination of Fiber—Fiber Bond Properties

Structure and Structural Anisotropy

Note: Handbook of Physical Testing of Paper, Volume 2, 2nd Ed. is a companion volume to title.