Mechanical behavior of large-rupture-strain (LRS) polyethylene naphthalene fiber bundles at different strain rates and temperatures

This paper presents the results of an experimental study aimed at investigating the effects of strain rate and temperature on the tensile mechanical properties of polyethylene naphthalene (PEN) fiber bundles by using a drop-weight impact system. A total of 65 specimens with a gauge length of 25 mm were prepared and tested. The test variables included five different strain rates (1/600, 40, 80, 120 and 160 s−1) and five different temperatures...