Investigation of Machine Compliance for Quasi-Static Tension and Multi-Axial Experiments of Yarns
School Name
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema® SK-76 fibers are strong fibers widely used in ballistic protection. On ballistic impact, these fibers undergo multi-axial loading, i.e. fibers are loaded in multiple different deformation modes. It is important to understand the failure of these fibers to improve their ballistic performance. Particularly, it is important to understand the failure strains of UHMWPE fibers under such loading conditions. In this study, we investigate the compliance of the experimental set up used for tensile testing and multi-axial loading of yarns in order to calculate failure strains from experimental data.
Recommended Citation
Maxwell, Johnathan, "Investigation of Machine Compliance for Quasi-Static Tension and Multi-Axial Experiments of Yarns" (2020). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 284.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2020/all/284
Location
Johns Hall 109
Start Date
3-28-2020 10:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Investigation of Machine Compliance for Quasi-Static Tension and Multi-Axial Experiments of Yarns
Johns Hall 109
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema® SK-76 fibers are strong fibers widely used in ballistic protection. On ballistic impact, these fibers undergo multi-axial loading, i.e. fibers are loaded in multiple different deformation modes. It is important to understand the failure of these fibers to improve their ballistic performance. Particularly, it is important to understand the failure strains of UHMWPE fibers under such loading conditions. In this study, we investigate the compliance of the experimental set up used for tensile testing and multi-axial loading of yarns in order to calculate failure strains from experimental data.
