This book is intended to teach engineers the principles of rubber science and technology: what rubber is, how it behaves, and how to design simple engineering components. Current practice in rubber engineering is described. Sample problems and questions allow the reader to gauge how well he has mastered the material. The contents of the book can be incorporated into a senior undergraduate or beginning graduate course in materials science and engineering.
Contents: Introduction. Materials and Compounds. Elasticity. Dynamic Mechanical Properties. Strength. Mechanical Fatigue. Durability. Design of Components. Finite Element Analysis. Tests and Specifications. Tables of Physical Constants.
Alan N. Gent