Polymer

46, No.26, 2005, p.12546-55

HIGH STRAIN RATE COMPRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR OF POLYCARBONATE AND POLYVINYLIDENE DIFLUORIDE

Siviour C R; Walley S M; Proud W G; Field J E Cambridge,University

Details are given of the compressive stress-strain properties of polycarbonate and PVDF. The results were obtained using a split Hopkinson pressure bar and Instron testing machine and supported by dynamic mechanical analysis measurements. The dependence of the yield stress on both strain rate and temperature was linked to the relaxations in the materials. 33 refs.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN EUROPE

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