Anomalous Fatigue Behavior in Polyisoprene
Abstract
Material failure corresponds to the propagation of damage to a catastrophic level. The damage may be intrinsic or have arisen during deformation. In cross-linked rubbers it is known that even the most carefully prepared laboratory specimens have inherent flaws which are capable of initiating crack growth. Fracture is made possible when the strain energy release rate (i.e., the tearing energy) exceeds a critical value.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 21, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA199690
Entities
People
- C. Michael Roland
- J. W. Sobieski
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory