Controlling Density and Modulus in Auxetic Foam Fabrications—Implications for Impact and Indentation Testing

Controlling Density and Modulus in Auxetic Foam Fabrications—Implications for Impact and Indentation Testing

Foams are commonly used for cushioning in protective sporting equipment. Volumetrically compressing open-cell polyurethane foam buckles cell ribs creating a re-entrant structure—set by heating then cooling—which can impart auxetic behaviour. Theoretically, auxetic materials improve impact protection...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Olly Duncan, Tom Allen, Leon Foster, Ruben Gatt, Joseph N. Grima, Andrew Alderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
Auxetic
Foam
Fabrication
safety
impact
protection
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/2/6/250

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