Polymers for Vibration Damping Applications

Polymers for Vibration Damping Applications is a detailed guide on the use of polymers and polymer composites for vibration and shock damping. The book begins with two chapters that introduce the fundamentals of both vibration and shock damping. The next part of the book presents in-depth coverage of polymeric materials for vibration damping, including viscoelastic properties, design of polymer systems, and modes and applications. Finally, measurement techniques are discussed in detail. Throughout the book, the different perspectives of materials and engineering are considered, and both mathematical and conceptual approaches are used.

This is an essential resource for all those looking to understand the application of polymers for vibration damping, including researchers, scientists and advanced students in polymer science, plastics engineering, materials science and mechanical engineering, as well as engineers and R&D personnel in the automotive, marine, defense and construction industries.

Equips the reader with a complete, fundamental understanding of vibration and shock dampingExplains the viscoelastic properties, design and applications of polymeric materials for vibration damping applicationsIncludes cutting-edge research on the use of polymers for advanced civil and defense applications

1. Fundamentals of Vibration Damping
2. Fundamentals of Shock Damping 
3. Viscoelasticity
4. Design of Polymer Systems for Vibration Damping
5. Modes of Damping
6. Experimental Techniques and Instruments for Vibration damping