Dynamic Properties of Polymer Materials and their Measurements

by Kartik Srinivas

Dynamic Properties of Polymer Materials and Their Measurements provides an introduction to solid polymer materials and their time, frequency and temperature dependent properties. It provides a review of the basic theory, how the materials are experimentally characterized, and how to analyze and predict their behavior under different service conditions.

72 pages, Paperback

Published December 11, 2018

About the author

Kartik Srinivas has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University, USA. He is a consulting mechanical polymer engineer with extensive background and experience in product engineering using simulation technologies and mechanical testing. He started his career as a consulting Mechanical/FEA Engineer at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Akron, Ohio, USA. In a career of over a decade and half in USA and at Advanced Scientific and Engineering Services (AdvanSES) India, Kartik has advised and assisted companies solve engineering problems related to elastomeric, thermoplastic and TPE materials. Kartik provides material and design development, material testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solutions to a broad range of industries and is well versed with material and product testing as per ASTM and ISO standards. In his professional career he has worked with industry leading OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers providing product R&D, material development and testing, design optimization, reverse engineering and manufacturing services. Kartik Srinivas has 7 technical papers to his credit and has been the chair of the session on automotive composites at the SAE World Congress from 2006 through 2011. He has volunteered as a reviewer for the Journal of Rubber Chemistry and Technology.