Behaviour characterisation of polymeric foams over a large range of strain rates Online publication date: Fri, 15-Aug-2003
by H. Zhao, G. Gary
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 30, No. 1/2, 2002
Abstract: The testing and modelling of the mechanical behaviour of some polymeric foams involved in the automotive industry are presented. A variety of current experimental arrangements over a large range of strain rates have been reviewed. Recent improvements of a particularly useful technique for impact loading – the split Hopkinson bar - are presented. A phenomenological model is developed to describe experimental data. Difficulties for 3-dimensional testing and modelling are also discussed.
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