An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers

by I.M. Ward, John Sweeney, D.W. Hadley

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471938874
• ISBN13: 9780471938873
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A reader

This book is a good introduction to understanding the mechanical properties of solid polymers from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint. It is suitable for university students with some knowledge of the physical properties of polymers but advanced enough to be used in a graduate course. This is book is a much more manageable version of a previous book by I.M. Ward, "Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers". It has been useful as basic reference and provides further references should more details be desired. Highly recommended addition to any persons collection of polymer science and engineering books. The only drawback is the cost. It is a bit disappointing to see the price almost double in less than 3 years.