490 Pages
by
CRC Press
490 Pages
by
CRC Press
490 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Viscoelastic Solids covers the mathematical theory of viscoelasticity and physical insights, causal mechanisms, and practical applications.
Viscoelastic Solids also demonstrates the use of viscoelasticity for diverse applications, such as earplugs, gaskets, computer disks, satellite stability, medical diagnosis, injury prevention, vibration abatement, tire performance, sports, spacecraft explosions, and music.
Introduction: Phenomena
Constitutive Relations
Dynamic Behavior
Conceptual Structure of Linear Viscoelasticity
Viscoelastic Stress and Deformation Analysis
Experimental Methods
Viscoelastic Properties of Materials
Causal Mechanisms
Viscoelastic Composite Materials
Applications and Case Studies
Appendices
Constitutive Relations
Dynamic Behavior
Conceptual Structure of Linear Viscoelasticity
Viscoelastic Stress and Deformation Analysis
Experimental Methods
Viscoelastic Properties of Materials
Causal Mechanisms
Viscoelastic Composite Materials
Applications and Case Studies
Appendices
Biography
Roderic Lakes is a Distinguished Professor, at the Department of Engineering Physics, Engineering Mechanics Program, Department of Materials Science, Rheology Research Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin.
"This book presents this theory as well as the physical insights, causal mechanisms, and practical application. It makes the subject accessible and useful for a variety of disciplines in engineering and experimental physical science."
-LaDoc STI (Science, Technology & Industry), Bulletin of the Librairie Lavoisier ( Lavoisier Bookstore), France
"This readable book can be used for self-study or in classroom situations…Recommended.'
- R.G. Jeffers, University of Connecticut in CHOICE, September 1999
