Table of Contents

FUNDAMENTALS. Some Rubberlike Materials. Preparation Statistical Theory for Idealized Networks. Statistical Theory for Real Networks. Elastic Equations of State. Swelling of Networks. Force as a Function of Deformation. Force as a Function of Temperature. Force as a Function of Structure. ADDITIONAL TOPICS. Networks Prepared under Unusual Conditions. Strain--induced Crystallization and Ultimate Properties. Bimodal Networks and Non--Gaussian Behavior. Birefringence. Segmental Orientation. Rotational Isomerization. Osmotic Compressibility, Critical Phenomena, and Gel Collapse. Neutron Scattering from Networks. Bioelastomers. Filled Elastomers. Current Problems and New Directions. Appendixes. References. Bibliography. Index.