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Computer Modeling for Polymer Processing
1989, 642 pages, 228 figures, by Charles L. Tucker III
$109.95

Description
Computer simulations have become an important tool for the engineering of polymer processing operations. This book looks inside this important technology, showing how to use computers and numerical methods to simulate flow, heat transfer and structure development in polymer processing operations. The techniques apply to injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, blow molding, and many other processes. The book was written by an international team of experts from universities and industry. It is useful text for readers who wish to learn about computer modeling, compare different numerical methods, or understand the capabilities and limitations of process modeling software. anyone who works with computer models of materials processing will find it an invaluable reference.

Table of Contents
Models of Material Behavior. Model Simplification. Simplified Geometry Models. Finite Difference Solution of Field Problems. Finite Element Solution. Boundary Element Solution. Numerical Techniques for Free and Moving Boundary Problems. Simulations of Viscoelastic Fluid Flow. Computer Implementation. Knowledge-Based Expert Systems for Modeling of Materials Processing.