An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers - Hardcover

Ward, I. M.; Hadley, D. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471938742 ISBN 13: 9780471938743

Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, including:

• Rubber elasticity
• Viscoelasticity
• Anisotropic mechanical behaviour
• Yield and fracture

Also discusses the molecular and structural interpretations of the mechanical behaviour of solid polymers, emphasising the physical approach. Following on from the highly successful Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, 2nd edition, it introduces the subject at a less specialised level and comes complete with worked examples, mathematical appendices, extensive references and comprehensive index.

About this title

From the Back Cover

An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the mechanical behaviour of solid polymers. Extensively revised and updated throughout, the second edition now includes new material on mechanical relaxations and anisotropy, composites modelling, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behaviour and fracture of tough polymers.

The accessible approach of the book has been retained with each chapter designed to be self contained and the theory and applications of the subject carefully introduced where appropriate. The latest developments in the field are included alongside worked examples, mathematical appendices and an extensive reference.

• fully revised and updated throughout to include all the latest developments in the field.
• worked examples at the end of each chapter.
• an invaluable resource for students of materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering studying polymer science.

Review

"It is an excellent introduction to the subject area, and it's a real pleasure to recommend it to the polymer community." (Polymer News)

"The volume provides...comprehensive material...very useful..." (Cellulose Chemistry & Technology, Vol 39 (1/2) May 2005)

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0471938742
• ISBN 13: 9780471938743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 348