Compressive-tensile fatigue behavior of cords/rubber composites

• Published in: Polymer testing Vol. 61; pp. 185 - 190
• Main Authors: Tonatto, Maikson L.P., Forte, Maria M.C., Amico, Sandro C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barking Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Compressive properties; Compressive strength; Compressive/tensile strain; Control equipment; Cords; Cords/rubber; Crack propagation; Cyclic loads; Fatigue evaluation; Fatigue failure; Fatigue tests; Fibrillation; Morphology; Polyesters; Residual strength; Rotating pulley; Rubber; Tensile strength; Cords/rubber; Rotating pulley; Fatigue evaluation; Compressive/tensile strain

Cord/rubber composites are used to build complex structures which may be submitted to cyclic loads, sometimes leading to critical fatigue failure. The focus of this study is to investigate the cyclic compressive/tensile strain behavior of polyester, polyamide and hybrid polyaramid/polyamide cords. F...