A polymer fatigue life prediction model under strain rate control with
introduced fatigue threshold
Abstract
The main occurrence scenario of strain fatigue is during the use of
polymers, such as polyethylene sheaths for hoisting ropes, shoe soles,
rubber bands, artificial skin materials, etc. However, the strain
fatigue life prediction models and methods mainly come from Manson
Coffin models, SWT models, etc., which were developed by scientists
represented by Manson and Coffin through research on dozens of metals or
alloys. The property that polymers have viscoelasticity and do not
undergo strain fatigue in extremely low strain ranges is considered, a
4-parameter model has been established by introducing strain fatigue
threshold (εth) value in Manson Coffin model,and compared the life
prediction in AS, PA6, PC, PE-LD, and PE-LLD with Manson-Coffin model.
Research has found that the 4-parameter model is suitable for polymers
with good flexibility. Compared to the Manson Coffin model, the strain
fatigue life of polymers, especially high cycle fatigue life, can be
more accurately predicted by the 4-parameter model. And lower plastic
deformation does not cause accumulation of polymer fatigue. This work
provides a more accurate model for predicting the strain fatigue life of
flexible polymers.