Explores the classification, molecular structures, mechanical behavior, and viscoelastic properties of polymers, emphasizing temperature effects and material responses.
Compares epoxy resin with thermoset and thermoplastic materials, focusing on its high strength, adhesion, and chemical resistance, and explores its diverse applications in various industries.
Covers the fundamental concepts of structural mechanics, including materials properties, stress and strain, equilibrium of forces and moments, and elementary structures.
Explores fracture mechanics, crack growth, and the weakest link theory, emphasizing the statistical distribution of crack sizes and the significance of the largest crack in material failure.
