The Physics of Rubber Elasticity (Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials)

This book provides a critical review of the equilibrium elastic properties of rubber, together with the kinetic-theory background. It is suitable for the non-specialist and the emphasis is on the physical reality embodied in the mathematical formulations. THE original material of commerce known as rubber (or more precisely 'india-rubber') is obtained in the form of latex from the tree Hevea Braziliensis.