The testing and modelling of the mechanical behaviour of some polymeric foams involved in the automotive industry are presented. A variety of current experimental arrangements over a large range of strain rates has been reviewed. Recent improvements of a particularly useful technique for impact loading - the split Hopkinson bar - are presented. A phenomenological model is developed to describe experimental data. Difficulties for 3-dimensional testing and modelling are also discussed.
Behaviour characterization of polymeric foams over a large range of strain rates
Charakterisierung der Eigenschaften von Polymer-Schäumen
International Journal of Vehicle Design ; 30 , 1/2 ; 135-145
2002
11 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 27 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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