Predictive modelling for rubber-toughened polymers

  • Qi Zhi Wang*
  • , Dong Joo Lee
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Using an improved micromechanical cylinder model, a variational method is presented to determine the mechanical properties and stress field of rubber-toughened polymers. This model can approximately reflect the overall isotropy of the material. The calculation is simple compared to the finite element method, and the results fit quite well with the experimental measurements. This type of modelling can provide a better understanding of deformation mechanisms for development of this important engineering material.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)705-716
Number of pages12
JournalMechanics of Materials
Volume31
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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