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Mechanical properties II – linear viscoelasticity

D. I. Bower-2002-05-30-Cambridge University Press eBooks
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In section 6.1 it is pointed out that, at low temperatures or high frequencies, a polymer may be glass-like, whereas at high temperatures or low frequencies it may be rubber-like. In an intermediate range of temperature or frequency it will usually have viscoelastic properties, so that it undergoes creep under constant load and stress-relaxation at constant strain. The fundamental mechanisms underlying the viscoelastic properties are various relaxation processes, examples of which are described in section 5.7. The present chapter begins with a macroscopic and phenomenological discussion of linear viscoelasticity before returning to further consideration of the fundamental mechanisms.

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In section 6.1 it is pointed out that, at low temperatures or high frequencies, a polymer may be glass-like, whereas at high temperatures or low frequencies it may be rubber-like. In an intermediate range of temperature or frequency it will usually have viscoelastic properties, so that it undergoes creep under constant load and stress-relaxation at constant strain. The fundamental mechanisms underlying the viscoelastic properties are various relaxation processes, examples of which are described in section 5.7. The present chapter begins with a macroscopic and phenomenological discussion of linear viscoelasticity before returning to further consideration of the fundamental mechanisms.

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ViscoelasticityCreepRelaxation (psychology)Stress relaxationMaterials scienceConstant (computer programming)Natural rubberComposite material

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