FINITE-ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF POLYMERS - A BIBLIOGRAPHY (1976-1996)

This paper gives a bibliographical review of the finite-element method s applied to the analysis and simulation of polymers. The bibliography at the end of the paper contains references to papers, conference pro ceedings and theses/dissertations on the subject that were published b etween 1976-1996. The following topics are included: polymer flow and mixing simulation; polymer processing; thermal analysis of polymers; f racture mechanics of polymers; modelling polymer behaviours and their mechanical properties; practical polymer applications in engineering; other topics.