Journal of Materials Science

, Volume 25, Issue 8, pp 3723–3730 | Cite as

An experimental investigation of the stress-rupture behaviour of a parallel-lay aramid rope

  • J. J. Chambers
  • C. J. Burgoyne
Article

Abstract

The results from a series of short-term stress-rupture tests on a parallel-lay aramid rope are presented. General trends of behaviour are established from lifetime and strain data; the results provide a firm basis around which methods of predicting long-term stress-rupture response may be developed.

Keywords

Polymer Experimental Investigation General Trend Strain Data Firm Basis 
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© Chapman and Hall Ltd 1990

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. J. Chambers
    • 1
  • C. J. Burgoyne
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Civil EngineeringImperial College of Science and TechnologyLondonUK

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