This comprehensive handbook details virtually all techniques currently used for measuring and testing the physical properties of polymers. Features complete coverage of mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal properties. Analyzing a wide array of physical parameters, the book highlights all the main polymer classes-including rubber, plastics, foams, textiles, coated fabrics, and composites. It includes standardized adhesion tests for solid polymers adhered to rigid and flexible substrates; covers resistance to degradation, nondestructive testing, and tests for processability; presents the fundamental principles regulating each property; clarifies international and English-language standards for different polymer classes. Includes over 2,350 references, tables, equations, drawings, and photographs.