Slow rate recovery of polymers
Slow rate recovery of polymers
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Folks,
This is a general question relating to slow rate recovery of polymers.
I am working with a material which deforms slowly under load. It is a very soft, low modulus material. The deformation or creep effects are beneficial to the functionality of the product(pressure relief).
My question concerns the shape recovery of the material when the load is removed. After the initial elastic recovery, will the material recover further due to the residual internal stresses? Is the rate of recovery similar to the original rate of creep deformation?
I had always assumed that all recovery is elastic and instantaneous, while the remaining deformation is permanent.
Appreciate any help!
This is a general question relating to slow rate recovery of polymers.
I am working with a material which deforms slowly under load. It is a very soft, low modulus material. The deformation or creep effects are beneficial to the functionality of the product(pressure relief).
My question concerns the shape recovery of the material when the load is removed. After the initial elastic recovery, will the material recover further due to the residual internal stresses? Is the rate of recovery similar to the original rate of creep deformation?
I had always assumed that all recovery is elastic and instantaneous, while the remaining deformation is permanent.
Appreciate any help!





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