Dynamics of Polymeric Liquids, Volume 2: Kinetic Theory

ISBN-13: 9780471802440 / Angielski / Twarda / 1987 / 464 str.

R. Byron Bird;Bird; Charles F. Curtiss

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This revision of an introductory text examines Newtonian liquids and polymer fluid mechanics. It begins with a review of the main ideas of fluid dynamics as well as key points of Newtonian fluids. The major revisions include extensive updating of all material and a greater emphasis on fluid dynamics problem solving. Summaries are presented of experiments describing the difference between polymeric and simple fluids. In addition the book traces, roughly in historical order, various methods for solving polymer fluid dynamics problems. Included are problems at the end of each chapter and appendixes to assist the reader in arriving at correct solutions.

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POLYMER MODELS AND EQUILIBRIUM PROPERTIES.

Mechanical Models for Polymer Molecules.

Equilibrium Configurations of Polymer Molecules.

ELEMENTARY APPROACH TO KINETIC THEORY.

Elastic Dumbbell Models.

The Rigid Dumbbell and Multibead–Rod Models.

The Bead–Spring Chain Models.

General Bead–Rod–Spring Models.

A GENERAL PHASE–SPACE KINETIC THEORY.

Phase–Space Theory of Polymeric Liquids.

Phase–Space Theory for Dilute Solutions.

Phase–Space Theory for Concentrated Solutions and Melts.

ELEMENTARY KINETIC THEORY FOR NETWORK MODELS.

Network Theories for Polymer Melts and Concentrated Solutions.

APPENDICES.

Summary of Continuum Mechanics Notation and Results.

Useful Mathematical Formulas.

Author Index.

Subject Index.