An introduction to dynamic mechanical analysis -- Basic rheological concepts : stress, strain, and flow -- Rheology basics : creep-recovery and stress relaxation -- Thermomechanical analysis -- Dynamic testing and instrumentation -- Time and temperature scans part I : transitions in polymers -- Time and temperature scans part II : thermosets -- Frequency scans -- Unusual conditions and specialized tests -- DMA applications to real problems : guidelines
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"Updated with new material, expanded practical explanations, and new applications, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Second Edition - Provides a systematic introduction to DMA that begins with the basics of mechanical analysis, including stress-strain and creep-recovery tests; Updates coverage with expanded practical explanations, extensive end-of-chapter references, and new applications; Discusses major types of instrumentation, including oscillatory rotational, oscillatory axial, and torsional pendulum; Describes analytical techniques in terms of utility, quality of data, methods of calibration, and suitability for different types of materials; Assesses applications for thermoplastics, thermosetting systems, and thermosets; and Discusses applications of humidity, immersion, and UV in DMA testing as well as nonstandard samples like pharmaceuticals and powders."--book jacket