Viscoelastic Solids by Roderic S. Lakes (1998, Hardcover)

Key Details
Author:	Roderic S. Lakes
Language:	English
Publisher:	CRC Pr I Llc
Series:	CRC Mechanical Engineering Series
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	0849396581
ISBN-13:	9780849396588

Size
Length:	476 pages
Height:	9.5 in
Width:	6.5 in
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	28.8 oz

Publisher's Note

Covers the mathematical theory of viscoelasticity, as well as physical insights, causal mechanisms, and practical applications. Treatment addresses both transient and dynamic aspects, emphasizes linear viscoelasticity, and synthesizes the structure of the theory with the aim of developing physical insight. Illustrates methods for the solution of stress analysis problems in viscoelastic objects, explores experimental methods for characterization of viscoelastic materials, and describes the phenomenology of viscoelasticity in a variety of materials and applications. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The theory of viscoelasticity specifies the relationship between stress and strain in materials. Viscoelastic Solids presents this theory as well as the physical insights, casual mechanisms, and practical applications. The book makes the subject accessible and useful for a variety of disciplines in engineering and experimental physical science. The cross-disciplinary approach used includes mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and biomedical engineering.