C. P. Buckley, N. G. Mccrum, C. B. Bucknall

668.9

21

Revised edition

2

Revised

Trade Paperback

0198565267

9780198565260

Yes

College Audience

1 in

9.2 in

25 Oz

6.1 in

TA455.P58M334 1997

97-012589

English

464 Pages

Principles of Polymer Engineering

1997

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

The book is very well organised and clearly presented. It is rich in clear descriptions of principles behind the complex theories and models used today. The self-contained style, with frequent examples and end-of-chapter problems, makes it an ideal textbook for teachers, students, research scientists and engineers who want to expand their knowledge of the subject....It is undoubtedly a valuable book for people involved in polmers and engineering., The book is very well organised and clearly presented. It is rich in clear descriptions of principles behind the complex theories and models used today. The self-contained style, with frequent examples and end-of-chapter problems, makes it an ideal textbook for teachers, students, researchscientists and engineers who want to expand their knowledge of the subject....It is undoubtedly a valuable book for people involved in polmers and engineering., "... very stimulating read... [this] textbook can be strongly recommended."--Polymer "... someone who knew what is contained here would be well equipped to go out into the real world and discover why the handles break off kettles."--The Times Higher Education Supplement, "... very stimulating read... [this] textbook can be strongly recommended."--Polymer"... someone who knew what is contained here would be well equipped to go out into the real world and discover why the handles break off kettles."--The Times Higher Education Supplement

Textiles & Polymers, Physics / Polymer, Mechanical

Technology & Engineering, Science

Polymers have an important role in manufacturing and their engineering properties form an important part of any course in engineering. This revised and updated second edition develops the principles of polymer engineering from the underlying materials science, and is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and materials science. The opening chapters explain why plastics and rubbers have such distinctive properties and how these are affected by temperature, strain rate, and other factors. The book then explores how these properties can be exploited within these property constraints to produce functional components. Major changes for this second edition include an introductory chapter on the environmental impact of polymers, emphasizing the important issues, and substantially revised sections on fracture testing for toughened polymers, yield, processing, heat transfer, and polymer forming., The second edition of Principles of Polymer Engineering brings up-to-date coverage for undergraduates studying materials and polymer science. The opening chapters show why plastics and rubbers have such distinctive properties and how they are affected by temperature, strain rate, and other factors. The rest of the book concentrates on how these properties can be exploited to produce functional components within the constraints placed on them. The main changes for the second edition are a new chapter on environmental issues and substantially rewritten sections on yield and fracture and forming. To request a copy of the Solutions Manual, visit: http: //global.oup.com/uk/academic/physics/admin/solutions, The opening chapters show why plastics and rubbers have such distinctive properties and how they are affected by temperature, strain rate, and other factors. The rest of the book concentrates on how these properties can be exploited to produce functional components within the constraints placed on them. For the second edition the main changes are a new chapter on environmental issues while the sections on yield and fracture and forming have been substantially rewritten.

Introduction1. Structure of the molecule2. Structure of polymeric solids3. The elastic properties of rubber4. Viscoelasticity5. Yield and fracture6. Reinforced polymers7. Forming8. DesignFurther reading, Answers, Index

Textbook

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

9780198565260