Theory of Viscoelasticity: Second Edition

This comprehensive text featuring the integration of numerous theoretical developments offers a complete consistent description of the linear theory of the viscoelastic behavior of materials. Relevant theoretical formulations are derived from a continuum mechanics viewpoint followed by discussions of problem-solving techniques.Topics cover viscoelastic stress strain constitutive relations isothermal boundary value problems thermoviscoelasticity mechanical properties and approximate transform inversion problems of a nontransform type wave propagation general theorems and formulations nonlinear viscoelasticity and nonlinear mechanical behavior. The text which is ideal for graduate-level students also includes Appendixes and an Index.