Gaskets and Gasketed Joints

Bringing together decades of research findings into a single, coherent source, this practical guide discusses industrial, automotive, and chemical gasket types and materials-from selection, installation, and testing to problem-solving and prevention methods. The coverage includes, but is not limited to, the complex mechanical and leakage behavior of gaskets and gasketed joints, instructions for choosing proper gaskets based on hands-on experience and a computer-based selection approach, evaluation of methods for testing gaskets, and comparisons of flanged joint design rules for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code using the Taylor Forge form.