Compressive response of multiple-particles-polymer systems at various strain rates

Multiple-particles-polymer systems of a polyurethane elastomeric matrix embedding 25wt.% and 50wt.% 0.5 mm-diameter PMMA particles were investigated using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) setup for revealing the dynamic compressive mechanical response. Taking the 25wt.%-particles-polymer system as a reference case, the characteristics of...

Dynamic compressive mechanical response of a soft polymer material

The dynamic mechanical behaviour of a soft polymer material (Clear Flex 75) was studied using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) apparatus. Mechanical properties have been determined at moderate to high strain rates. Real time deformation and fracture were recorded using a high-speed camera. Fracture micrographs were examined to explore the...

High-strain-rate tensile mechanical response of a polyurethane elastomeric material

The dynamic tensile mechanical response of a soft polymer material (Clear Flex 75) is investigated using a split Hopkinson tension bar (SHTB). Stress-strain relations are derived to reveal the mechanical properties at moderate and high strain rates. These relations appear to be rate dependent. Under static loading, the polymer exhibits an...

Stress-strain curves of steel and aluminium exposed to natural fires

The temperature-dependent reduction factors on the yield stress in codes for steel structures, ky, are derived using a constant heating rate and a constant stress, where the influence of creep is implicitly taken into account. This paper considers the material properties of steel and aluminium on the basis of a Natural Fire Safety Concept, where...

Flexural buckling of fire exposed aluminium columns

In order to study buckling of fire exposed aluminium columns, a finite element model is developed. The results of this model are verified with experiments. Based on a parametric study with the finite element model, it is concluded that the simple calculation model for flexural buckling of fire exposed aluminium columns in EN 1999-1-2 does not...

Local buckling of aluminium structures exposed to fire. Part 1: Tests

This paper describes an experimental investigation into local buckling of compressed aluminium alloy sections at elevated temperatures. Stress-strain relationships are derived based on uniaxial tensile tests. A special test set-up with a furnace is developed to test slender square hollow sections and angular sections in compression. The results...