Ward I.M., Sweeney J. An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers

Wiley, 2nd edition, 2004, 382 pages, ISBN: 0471496251, 047149626XProvides 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 the chapter
An invaluable resource for students of materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering studying polymer science.Structure of Polymers
The Deformation of an Elastic Solid
Rubber-Like Elasticity
Principles of Linear Viscoelasticity
The Measurement of Viscoelastic Behaviour
Experimental Studies of Linear Viscoelastic Behaviour as a Function of Frequency and Temperature:
Time–Temperature Equivalence
Anisotropic Mechanical Behaviour
Polymer Composites: Macroscale and Microscale
Relaxation Transitions: Experimental Behaviour and Molecular Interpretation
Creep, Stress Relaxation and Non-linear Viscoelasticity
Yielding and Instability in Polymers
Breaking Phenomena