Project: Dynamic mechanical properties and long-term deformation behaviour of viscous materials
Polymers (e.g. plastics and rubber) are often used to reduce the cost and weight of manufactured goods. However, they are viscous and so can deform under stress and over time. This is not ideal for industrial applications, in particular in car manufacturing or water pipes, where materials need to remain stable and predictable over many years. This project will develop methods for measuring viscous materials, including measurements of shape, mechanical properties and deformation rate. The project will also help widen the use of recycled polymer materials as current uptake is limited because of the higher uncertainty and variability in their properties, compared with virgin materials.
| Acronym | IND05 MEPROVISC (Reference Number: IND05) |
| Duration | 01/10/2011 - 30/09/2014 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2010 - Industry and Environment |
Project partner
| Number | Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPL Management Limited | Coordinator | United Kingdom |
| 2 | Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung | Partner | Germany |
| 3 | Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica | Partner | Italy |
| 4 | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt | Partner | Germany |
| 5 | CSM Instruments | Observer | Switzerland |
| 6 | NGF EUROPE Limited | Observer | United Kingdom |
| 7 | Schwarzer Norbert | Observer | Germany |
| 8 | Schwarzer Norbert | Germany |