Finite element micromechanics model of impact compression of closed-cell polymer foams

Finite element analysis, of regular Kelvin foam models with all the material in uniform-thickness faces, was used to predict the compressive impact response of low-density closed-cell polyethylene and polystyrene foams. Cell air compression was analysed, treating cells as surface-based fluid cavitie...

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Published in:	International journal of solids and structures Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 677 - 697
Main Authors:	Mills, N.J., Stämpfli, R., Marone, F., Brühwiler, P.A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2009
Subjects:	Foam structures Impact Mechanical properties Modelling Impact Mechanical properties Foam structures Modelling
ISSN:	0020-7683, 1879-2146
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