{"product_id":"9781394202065","title":"Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn Sweeney | Peter Hine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Chemical \u0026amp; Biochemical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviors of polymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers,\u003c\/i\u003e a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behavior of solid polymers. The book explores finite elastic behavior, linear viscoelasticity, mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior, and fracture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors emphasize biopolymers – as opposed to petrochemical-based polymers – and incorporate a great deal of computational, numerical, and simulation content. They offer extensive discussions of the effects of recycling, as well as nanocomposites – including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An updated comprehensive account of the properties of solid polymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discussions of the behaviors of polymers through the mathematical techniques of solid mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccounts of the influence of morphology on mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of the application of numerical methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for academics, researchers and industrial scientists, \u003ci\u003eMechanical Properties of Solid Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit students of materials science, physics, and chemistry students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Sweeney, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Personal Chair in Polymer Mechanics at the University of Bradford. He is an expert in solid polymer behavior, including viscoelasticity, fracture mechanics, shear banding, large deformations, and nanocomposites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Hine, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds, UK. His research is focused on understanding how the structure of polymers and polymer composites affect their mechanical properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 December 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394202065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352062587020,"sku":"9781394202065","price":152.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394202065.jpg?v=1780166754","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394202065","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}