This textbook by Faith A. Morrison covers the fundamental principles of rheology, intended as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate programs in chemical and mechanical engineering. It addresses the deformation and flow behavior of materials, with special attention to polymers, colloids, foams, and gels.
Description
This text for advanced students begins with a refresher of tensor and vector operations and Newtonian fluid mechanics, essential for understanding the material. Rheology, a rapidly growing and industrially relevant field, is crucial in polymer processing, the food industry, and coating processes.
Each chapter includes exercises to reinforce the material. The book covers current topics such as birefringence and modern optical measurement methods. Experienced engineers and scientists can also use this textbook as a self-study guide, supported by practical example problems and useful reference appendices.
Product specifications
- Author: Faith A. Morrison (Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Michigan Technological University)
- Series: Topics in Chemical Engineering
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 2001-03-15
- Number of pages: 560
- ISBN: 9780195141665
- Theme: Engineering: Mechanics of fluids
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical