Mechanical Response of Polymers: An Introduction - Hardcover

Wineman, Alan S.; Rajagopal, K. R.

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9780521643375: Mechanical Response of Polymers: An Introduction
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ISBN 10: 0521643376 ISBN 13: 9780521643375
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

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With increasing use of polymers in sophisticated industrial applications, it is essential that mechanical engineers have a solid understanding of these compounds. This text provides a thorough introduction to polymers from a mechanical engineering perspective, treating stresses and deformations in structural components made of polymers. The authors discuss the time-dependent response of polymers and its implications for mechanical response; mechanical response for both time-dependent and frequency-dependent material properties; and the application of the stress-strain-time relation to determine stresses and deformations in structures. With numerous examples and extensive illustrations, this book will help advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practicing mechanical engineers, to make effective use of polymeric materials.

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As polymers are used increasingly in sophisticated industrial applications, it has become essential that mechanical engineers, who have traditionally focused on the behavior of metals, become as knowledgeable about polymers.This text introduces the subject of polymers from a mechanical engineering perspective, treating stresses and deformations in structural components made of polymers. Three themes are developed. First, the authors discuss the time-dependent response of polymers and its implications for mechanical response. Secondly, descriptions of mechanical response are presented for both time-dependent and frequency-dependent material properties. Finally, the stress-strain-time relation is applied to determine stresses and deformations in structures.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521643376
ISBN 13 
9780521643375
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
328
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