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Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers
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The latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviours of polymers. In the newly revised fourth edition of Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behaviour of solid polymers. The book...
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"Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers Fourth Edition is a fully revised and updated version of the 2012 edition. It covers all aspects of mechanical behavior, including finite elastic behavior, linear viscoelasticity and mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior and fracture."--
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The latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviours of polymers.
In the newly revised fourth edition of Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behaviour of solid polymers. The book explores finite elastic behaviour, linear viscoelasticity, mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behaviour, and fracture.
The authors emphasise biopolymers – as opposed to petrochemical-based polymers – and incorporate a great deal of computational, numerical, and simulation content. They offer extensive discussions of the effects of recycling, as well as nanocomposites – including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other materials.
Readers will also find:
- An updated comprehensive account of the properties of solid polymers.
- Discussions of the behaviours of polymers through the mathematical techniques of solid mechanics.
- Quantitative information about the response of each polymer to different mechanical stresses.
- Discussions of the most suitable materials for different applications.
Perfect for academics, researchers, and industrial scientists, Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers will also benefit students of materials science, physics, and chemistry.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394202065
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 November 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 250g
Pages: 464
About the Author
John Sweeney, PhD, holds a Personal Chair in Polymer Mechanics at the University of Bradford. He is an expert in solid polymer behavior, including viscoelasticity, fracture mechanics, shear banding, large deformations, and nanocomposites.
Peter Hine, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds, UK. His research is focused on understanding how the structure of polymers and polymer composites affect their mechanical properties.
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