A model for mechanically induced densification of glassy polymers

A. D. Drozdov

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Abstract

Constitutive equations are derived for the isothermal viscoelastic response of glassy polymers at small strains. An amorphous polymer is modeled as a composite material consisting of a temporary network of long chains, immobile voids, and free volume gas diffusing through the network. The model is applied to analyze stress-induced densification of polymers in tensile and compressive relaxation tests. It is demonstrated that the stress-strain relations adequately predict a decrease in the specific volume observed in uniaxial experiments on polycarbonate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)702-708
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME
Volume66
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1999
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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