Multi-Scale Strain Measurements of a Particulate Composite Material

Authors: C. T. Liu; C. W. Smith; G. Ravichandran; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE WEST

Abstract:

The objectives in this report are as follows: (1) Investigate the effect of microstructure on the strain distributions near a crack tip. (2) Conduct numerical modeling analysis to determine the displacement and strain fields.

Limitations:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

Description:

Technical paper

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Report Date:

01 NOV 2002

Report Number:

A500314

Keywords relating to this report:

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

POLYMERS

STRAIN RATE

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