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elastomer under constant load

elastomer under constant load

elastomer under constant load

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Hi,
I am working on the development of modular division walls for a students project. the walls should be connected to each other by means of elastic straps, which are at the same a visual, "good looking" device.
Which elastomers are suitable for such an application? and what are good fatigue/ creep (permanent set?) values if the material is stretched for about 10 percent of its original length?
Thank you for your help!

RE: elastomer under constant load

Elastomers generally do not perform well under constant tensile loads due to creep and "necking". One way arround this is shock-cord where a braided jacket is put around the rubber. The mechanics of the braid assures fairly uniform strain over the length of the cord.

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