Download or read book Discrete Strength and Lifetime Levels of Polymer Films and Fibers written by B. Tsoi and published by Nova Biomedical Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors discuss the results of the above comprehensive analysis of the statistical features of the fracture of polymers and other solids under separate and combined action of various external factors (temperature, mechanical stresses, surface-active media, UV irradiation, gamma-irradiation, chemical additives and admixtures, thermal modification, and orientational strengthening, etc.). This analysis makes it possible to assess the dynamics and conditions providing the development of strength and lifetime levels.