Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Publication Date

4-15-1959

Abstract

The stress-strain characteristics of a material are a measure of the energy absorption characteristics of that material. Generally, plastics show permanent deformation at low values of strain but will withstand a large amount of strain before reaching their ultimate strength. Therefore, in effect, plastics are good energy absorbing materials. If the packaging designer could predict the effect of variation in strain rate and temperature on the stress-strain characteristics of a given plastic, his designs would be more reliable.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

R.C. Dove

Second Committee Member

AD Ford

Third Committee Member

C.T. Graw

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

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