Chapters 15/16: Structure, Characteristics, and Applications of Polymers

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1. Issues to Address
2. Microstructure
3. Molecular Weight and Crystallinity
4. Tensile Response: Brittle and Plastic Cases
5. Predeformation by Drawing
6. Tensile Response: Elastomer Case
7. Thermoplastics versus Thermosets
8. Effect of T and Strain Rate
9. Temperature Dependent Deformation
10. Summary