Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers

by Tim Osswald and Georg Menges

 

Second Edition

Pages: 622, Hardbound

ISBN: 1-56990-348-4

Published: 2003

 

This unified approach to polymer materials science is divided into three major sections:

1. Basic Principles - covering historical background, basic material properties, molecular structure, and thermal properties of polymers.
2. Influence of Processing on Properties - tying processing and design by discussing rheology of polymer melts, mixing and processing, the development of anisotropy, and solidification processes.
3. Engineering Design Properties - covering the different properties that need to be considered when designing a polymer component, from mechanical properties to failure mechanisms, electrical properties, acoustic properties, and permeability of polymers.

A new chapter introducing polymers from a historical perspective not only makes the topic less dry, but also sheds light on the role polymers played, for better and for worse, in shaping today's industrial world.

The first edition was praised for the vast number of graphs and data that could be used as a reference. A new table in the appendix containing material property graphs for several polymers further strengthens this attribute.

The most important change made to this edition is the introduction of real-world examples and a variety of problems to solve at the end of each chapter, which makes this book highly recommended as a teaching or learning tool.

 

Table of Contents:

1. Part I Basic Principles
2. Introduction to Polymers
3. Historical Background Structure of Polymers
4. Thermal Properties of Polymers
5. Rheology of Polymer Melts
6. Part II Influence of Processing on Properties
7. Anisotropy Development During Processing
8. Solidification of Polymers
9. Part III Engineering Design Properties
10. Failure and Damage of Polymers
11. Electrical Properties of Polymers
12. Optical Properties of Polymers
13. Permeability Properties of Polymers
14. Acoustic Properties of Polymers
15. Appendix
16. Subject Index
17. Author Index

 

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