This textbook on viscoelasticity gives a comprehensive but concise introduction to the basics of rheology. It will appeal to advanced students, researchers and engineers.

Klappentext

In this book, the necessary background for understanding viscoelasticity is covered; both the continuum and microstructure approaches to modelling viscoelastic materials are discussed, since neither approach alone is sufficient.

Inhalt

1. Tensor Notation.- 2. Rheological Properties.- 3. Kinematics and Equations of Balance.- 4. Constitutive Equation.- 5. Inelastic Models and Linear Viscoelasticity.- 6. Steady Viscometric Flows.- 7. Polymer Solutions.- 8. Suspensions.- References.