{"product_id":"mechanical-properties-of-solid-polymers-hardback-9781394202065","title":"Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers (Hardback) 9781394202065","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Sweeney (Author), Peter Hine (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394202065, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e464 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.975 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviors of polymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers,\u003c\/i\u003e a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behavior of solid polymers. The book explores finite elastic behavior, linear viscoelasticity, mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior, and fracture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors emphasize 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An updated comprehensive account of the properties of solid polymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discussions of the behaviors of polymers through the mathematical techniques of solid mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccounts of the influence of morphology on mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of the application of numerical methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for academics, researchers and industrial scientists, \u003ci\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit students of materials science, physics, and chemistry students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Structure of Polymers 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Chemical Composition 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Physical Structure 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Mechanical Properties of Polymers: General Considerations 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Objectives 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Different Types of Mechanical Behaviour 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Elastic Solid and the Behaviour of Polymers 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Stress and Strain 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 The Generalized Hooke’s Law 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Finite Strain Elasticity 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Generalized Definition of Strain 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Stress Tensor 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Stress–Strain Relationships 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 The Use of a Strain-Energy Function 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Rubber-Like Elasticity 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 General Features of Rubber-Like Behaviour 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Thermodynamics of Deformation 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 The Statistical Theory 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Modifications of Simple Molecular Theory 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 The Internal Energy Contribution to Rubber Elasticity 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Applications Using Finite Element Modelling 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Conclusions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Linear Viscoelastic Behaviour 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Viscoelasticity as a Phenomenon 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Mathematical Representation of Linear Viscoelasticity 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Dynamical Mechanical Measurements: The Complex Modulus and Complex Compliance 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 The Relationships Between the Complex Moduli and the Stress Relaxation Modulus 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The Relaxation Strength 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Measurement of Viscoelastic Behaviour 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Creep and Stress Relaxation 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Wave-Propagation Methods 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Experimental Studies of Linear Viscoelastic Behaviour as a Function of Frequency and Temperature: Time–Temperature Equivalence 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 General Introduction 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Time–Temperature Equivalence and Superposition 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Transition-State Theories 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 The Time–Temperature Equivalence of the Glass Transition Viscoelastic Behaviour in Amorphous Polymers and the Williams, Landel and Ferry (WLF) Equation 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Normal-Mode Theories Based on Motion of Isolated Flexible Chains 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 The Dynamics of Highly Entangled Polymers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Anisotropic Mechanical Behaviour 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 The Description of Anisotropic Mechanical Behaviour 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Mechanical Anisotropy in Polymers 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Measurement of Elastic Constants 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Development of Mechanical Anisotropy in Oriented Polymers 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Interpretation of Mechanical Anisotropy: General Considerations 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Experimental Studies of Anisotropic Mechanical Behaviour and Their Interpretation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 The Aggregate Model for Chain-Extended Polyethylene and Liquid Crystalline Polymers 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Auxetic Materials: Negative Poisson’s Ratio 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Morphology and Structural Effects 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Evolution of Structures Under Tension: Cavitation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Effects of Stress Field 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 One-Dimensional Modelling 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Three-Dimensional Models 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Relaxation Transitions: Experimental Behaviour and Molecular Interpretation 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Amorphous Polymers: An Introduction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Factors Affecting the Glass Transition in Amorphous and Low Crystallinity Polymers 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Relaxation Transitions in Crystalline Polymers 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conclusions 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Non-linear Viscoelastic Behaviour 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Engineering Approach 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 The Rheological Approach 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Yielding and Instability in Polymers 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Discussion of the Load–Elongation Curves in Tensile Testing 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Ideal Plastic Behaviour 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Historical Development of Understanding of the Yield Process 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Experimental Evidence for Yield Criteria in Polymers 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 The Molecular Interpretations of Yield 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Yield Considered to Relate to the Movement of Dislocations or Disclinations 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 The Billon Model 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Multi-axial Deformation: Three-Dimensional Plasticity 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Cold-Drawing, Strain Hardening and the True Stress–Strain Curve 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Shear Bands 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 Physical Considerations Behind Viscoplastic Modelling 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Fracture 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