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Plastic and Polymer (Sheet)
Plastic and polymer are synthetic materials used in a wide range of applications.
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Plastic and polymer are synthetic materials used in a wide range of applications. A wide variety of test configurations are applicable for the mechanical evaluation of material in the shape of a sheet. Mechanical properties of plastic and polymer sheet are assessed for different end-use application.
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Unconfined Compression
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Indentation (Stiffness)
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Friction
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Indentation (Hardness)
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Temperature Control
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Tear
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Puncture
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External Analog Sensors
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Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
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Camera Feed
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Positioning (Manual)
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Positioning (X Auto)
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Positioning (XY Auto)
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FAQ
What is Young's modulus E?
Intrinsic mechanical property of a material independent of its geometry. From the slope of the stress vs. strain graph during an unconfined compression and considering the geometry of the sample, we can calculate the Young's modulus.
What is the elongation at rupture?
The amount of uniaxial strain at fracture including both elastic and plastic deformation.
What is the elasticity?
Property of a material to deform under load or strain and to return to its original shape when the stress is released.
LAB MODULE – Unconfined Compression of Hydrogel Disks – Student Version
What is polyethylene?
It is the most common plastic and it is a polymer created via polymerization of many small molecules, known as monomers, of ethylene. Their consequently large molecular mass relative to small molecule compounds produce unique mechanical properties, including toughness and viscoelasticity. Polyethylene is a flexible plastic that has an elastic behavior at small deformations and a plastic behavior at higher deformations.