Engineering Design with Polymers and Composites

ISBN-13: 9781439860526 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 424 str.

James C. Gerdeen; Ronald A. L. Rorrer

Opis

The authors explore the properties of polymers & apply this knowledge to the analysis & design of mechanical components. Useful appendices supply MATLAB code & composite material properties.

Spis treści

Introduction. Mechanical Properties of Polymers. Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymers. Creep and Fatigue Failure. Impact Strength and Fracture Toughness. Selection of Polymers for Design Applications. Design Applications of Some Polymers. Composite Material Mechanics. Composite Laminate Failure. Polymer Processing. Adhesion of Polymers and Composites. Polymer Fusing and Other Assembly Techniques. Tribology of Polymers and Composites. Damping and Isolation with Polymers and Composites. Rapid Prototyping with Polymers. Piezoelectric Polymers. Appendices. Index.