Characterization and modeling of polymeric matrix under static and dynamic loading

Brian T. Werner, Isaac M. Daniel*

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Abstract

A polymeric matrix (3501-6) used in composite materials was characterized under multi-axial loading at strain rates varying from quasi-static to dynamic ones. Tests were conducted under uniaxial compression, tension, pure shear and combinations of compression and shear. Quasi-static and intermediate strain rate tests were conducted in a servo-hydraulic testing machine. High strain rate tests were conducted using a split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (Kolsky bar) system built for the purpose. This SHPB system was made of a glass/epoxy composite (Garolite) bars having an impedance that is closer to that of the test polymer than metals. The typical stress-strain behavior of the polymeric matrix exhibits a linear elastic region up to a yield point, a nonlinear elastoplastic region up to an initial peak or "critical stress," followed by a strain softening region up to a local minimum and finally, a strain hardening region up to ultimate failure. A general three-dimensional elasto-viscoplastic model was developed incorporating strain rate effects, and including the large deformation region. The model was formulated in strain space unlike most models in the literature. The stress-strain curves obtained were used to develop and validate the new elasto-viscoplastic constitutive model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDynamic Behavior of Materials - Proceedings of the 2012 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
Pages73-84
Number of pages12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2012 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics - Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 11 2012Jun 14 2012

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Other

Other2012 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCosta Mesa, CA
Period6/11/126/14/12

Funding

The work described in this paper was sponsored by the Solid Mechanics Program of the Office of Naval Research (ONR). We are grateful to Dr. Y. D. S. Rajapakse of ONR for his encouragement and cooperation.

Keywords

  • Constituive modeling
  • Dynamic testing
  • Elasto-plastic behavior
  • Multi-axial testing
  • Polymer characterization
  • Strain rate effects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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