This book provides a critical review of the equilibrium elastic properties of rubber, together with the kinetic-theory background. It is suitable for the non-specialist and the emphasis is on the physical reality embodied in the mathmatical formulations. Polymer science had developed greatly since the second edition of this text in 1958, and the two main advances - the refinements of the network theory and associated thermodynamic analysis, and the development of the phenomenological or non-molecular approach to the subject - are both reflected in the structure of this third edition.
This book provides a critical review of the equilibrium elastic properties of rubber, together with the kinetic-theory background. It is suitable for the non-specialist and the emphasis is on the physical reality embodied in the mathmatical formulations. Polymer science had developed greatly since the second edition of this text in 1958, and the two main advances - the refinements of the network theory and associated thermodynamic analysis, and the development of the phenomenological or non-molecular approach to the subject - are both reflected in the structure of this third edition.
1: General Physical Properties of Rubber
2: Internal Energy and Entropy Changes on Deformation
3: The Elasticity of Long-Chain Molecules
4: The Elasticity of a Molecular Network
5Ex5: Experimental Examination of the Statistical Theory
6: Non-Gaussian Chain Statistics and Network Theory
7: Swelling Phenomena
8: Cross-linking and Modulus
9: Photoelastic Properties of Rubbers
10: The General Strain: Phenomenological Theory
11: Alternative Forms of Strain-Energy Function
12: Large-Deformation Theory: Shear and Torsion
13: Thermodynamic Analysis of Gaussian Network
L.R.G. Treloar
Department of Polymer and Fibre Science
UMIST
PO Box 88
Manchester
M60 1QD
`This reviewer warmly recommends the book...well written in
nature...a comprehensive reference source.'
H.G. Hopkins in AMR
`This is a unique volume...a classic work.'
Rubber Chemistry Technical
`Treloar's personal qualities include a clear mind and a facility
for designing simple pertinent experiments... It will be enjoyed by
research workers, teachers and students whether or not they are
familiar with the subject.'
G. Allen in Polymer
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