Engineering with Rubber

Intended for materials scientists and engineers who select, design, specify or use rubber products, this is an introduction to rubber science, engineering, technology and design, with worked examples. This book is intended to teach the beginning engineer the principles of rubber science and technology: what rubber is, how it behaves, and how to design simple engineering components. It deals with the basic principles on which successful use of rubber depends. How is an elastomer chosen and a formulation developed? Why is rubber highly-elastic and relatively strong? How can one estimate the stiffness and strength of a product? How can one guarantee high quality and durability? These questions face any engineer who wishes to use rubber components. The authors describe current practice in rubber engineering. In many instances they give sample problems and questions to allow the reader to gauge for himself how well he has mastered the material. The contents of the book could well be incorporated into a senior undergraduate or beginning graduate course in materials science and engineering.