A Theory of Mechanical Response of Fiber Networks

Authors

  • Richard W. Perkins

Keywords:

Mathematical models, continuum theory, paper elasticity, paper, nonwovens, analysis

Abstract

General theoretical aspects of a continuum mathematical model for predicting the mechanical behavior of fiber networks are presented. The theory is developed for an idealized two-dimensional elastic network subjected to static loading. It is intended that the theory be employed to study the elastic stress-strain behavior of paper sheets or other bonded fibrous materials.

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Published

2007-06-05

Issue

Number 1 / Spring 1973

Section

Research Contributions

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