A Problem Involving Stresses In Solid Polymers

The structure of solid polymers and their inherent displacement versus time properties are not usually included in such books. However, students in the mechanical design/analysis disciplines can benefit from an understanding of the stress and deformation of a solid polymer when external loads are applied to it. Many common engineering materials exhibit viscoelastic stress-strain properties. Some of these materials are: foam ear plugs, asphalt roads, wood structures, spinal disks, soil foundations, and gaskets.