ISSN:
0098-1273
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
The stress response σ(t) to a constant rate of strain $ \dot \varepsilon $ ε during the period 0 〈 t ≤ t* and to the constant strain ε* $ ( = \dot \varepsilon t*) $ thereafter is considered in terms of the Boltzmann superposition principle. When t ≤ t*, the data directly give the constant-rate modulus F (t) ≡ σ(t)/ε(t), which can be converted straightforwardly into the relaxation modulus E(t). Results from illustrative calculations show that a reduction in the relaxation rate effects a decrease in [σ(t*)/ε*]/E(t*) and also in the time at which [σ(t)/ε*]/E(t) becomes essentially unity. To evaluate E(t) at t 〉 t*, F(t) is first obtained from σ(t) and F(t - t*) by using a derived equation similar to that presented by Meissner. Thereafter, F(t) is transformed into E(t). For illustration, E(t) for a rubbery solid is evaluated over some 2.5 decades of time from its response to a strain rate of 0.25 min-1 for 0.40 min and thereafter to the attained strain of 0.10 for 5.4 min.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1979.180171213
