In an area as vast and important as rheology, it is essential that the
experimentalist understands the underlying theories and shortcomings of
the measurement technique used, that they are aware of the likely
microstructure of the fluid under study and that from this they can
appreciate how the fluid and the measuring system interact with each
other.
This major handbook, written by an international group of experts in the
range of rheological techniques, presents the state of the art in
rheological measurement, and concentrates on the techniques and
underlying physical principles.
The second edition, fully revised and updated to include new techniques
is invaluable to polymer and materials scientists, engineers and
technologists, and anyone else making rheological measurements on
materials whether they be polymeric, biological, slurries, food or other
complex fluids.