ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The failure energy of an adhesive bond can be factorized into two terms, one of which is a dimensionless loss function and the other, the true interfacial bonding energy,θ 0. Experimental techniques have been developed to effect a separation of these two terms and thus measureθ 0, but they are unsuitable for the pressure-sensitive adhesives used in surgical tapes and dressings. This is because these adhesives flow readily under load. This paper describes an extrapolation technique by which this problem can be resolved. Adhesive peel data are extrapolated both to zero peel velocity and zero load, to give a true threshold value for peeling energy which is independent of temperature. Values ofθ 0 are given for a natural-rubber based adhesive and substrates of glass and human skinin vivo. For glassθ 0 = 28J m−2 and for normal skinθ 0 ≃ 14J m-2.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01086479
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