Fracture Behaviour of Polymers
Over recent years there has been a tremendous upsurge in interest in the fracture behaviour of polymers. One reason for this is the increas ing use of polymers in structural engineering applications, since in such circumstances it is essential to have as
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Fracture Behaviour of Polymers A. J. KINLOCH Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London, Exhibition Road, London, UK
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R. J. YOUNG Department of Materials, Queen Mary College, University of London, Mile End Road, London, UK
Springer-Science+Business Media, B.V.
First edition 1983 by Elsevier Science Publishers Ltd Reprinted 1985 Reprinted 1988 Reprinted 1990 Reprinted 1995 by Chapman & Hall
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1995 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht Originally published by Chapman & Hall in 1995 Softcover reprint of the hardcover I st edition ISBN 978-94-017-1596-6 ISBN 978-94-017-1594-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-1594-2 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this pUblication may not be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction only in accordance with the terms of the licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency in the UK, or in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the appropriate Reproduction Rights Organization outside the UK. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the terms stated here should be sent to the publishers at the London address printed on this page. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. This publication has been registered with the Copyright Clearance Center Inc. (CCC), Salem, Massachusetts. Information can be obtained from the CCC about conditions under which photocopies of parts of this publication may be made in the USA. All other copyright questions, including photocopying outside the USA, should be referred to the publisher. library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available Kinloch, A. I. Fracture behaviour of polymers. 1. Polymers and polymerisation I Title II. Young, R.I. 547.7'04541
Preface
Over recent years there has been a tremendous upsurge in interest in the fracture behaviour of polymers. One reason for this is the increasing use of polymers in structural engineering applications, since in such circumstances it is essential to have as complete an understanding as possible of the polymer's fracture behaviour. This book is designed to meet the requirements of those who need to be informed of the latest developments in the field of polymer fracture. It is written particularly for research workers but it should also prove invaluable for advanced students taking final-year undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The main emphasis is upon the use of fracture mechanics in the study of polymer fracture but this approach is then developed to cover the micromechanisms of the fracture process. Particular prominence is given to the relationship between structure, mecha
