Elastomeric Polymers with High Rate Sensitivity: Applications in Blast, Shockwave, and Penetration Mechanics

Barsoum, Roshdy George S

ISBN 10: 0323354009 / ISBN 13: 9780323354004

Published by William Andrew, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elastomeric Polymers with High Rate Sensitivity: Applications in Blast, Shockwave, and Penetration Mechanics
• Publisher: William Andrew
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323354009
• ISBN 13: 9780323354004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Recent investigations into blast-resistant properties of polyureas and other multi-phase polymeric elastomers indicate that they can dissipate broad bands of frequencies such as those encountered in blast events. In this unique book, Elastomeric Polymers with High Rate Sensitivity, Dr. Roshdy Barsoum and expert contributors bring together the cutting-edge testing methodologies, material properties, and critical design data for engineers seeking to deploy this technology.

Where conventional methods of resisting blast, shockwave, and penetration are expensive, time-consuming and impractical, high-strain rate elastomeric polymers (HSREP) can be cheaper, quicker, and more easily applied to new and old materials alike. This book aids both military and civilian engineers in a range of applications, from buildings and tunnels to lightweight armor, ships, and aircraft.

The book features constitutive models for software developers designing with these advanced polymers, as well as a discussion of the mechanisms of interaction between high-strain rate polymers and other materials. It also thoroughly covers HSREP engineering methods to achieve other unique properties, such as fireproofing.

• Material properties and design data included to enable engineers to successfully deploy this technology
• Cheaper, quicker, and more easily implemented than traditional methods of increasing blast and ballistic performance
• A how-to guide to the engineering of high strain rate elastomeric polymers to achieve other useful properties, such as fireproofing