I.M. Ward, J. Sweeney (2004) 394 pp.

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the mechanical behavior of solid polymers. Extensively revised and updated throughout, the second edition now includes new material on mechanical relaxations and anisotropy, composites modeling, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior and fracture of tough polymers.

The accessible approach of the book has been retained with each chapter designed to be self-contained and the theory and applications of the subject carefully introduced where appropriate. The latest developments in the field are included alongside worked examples, mathematical appendices and an extensive reference.