| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7107177 | Progress in Organic Coatings | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
- The EWF method can measure the toughness of thermoset polyester paint films.
- The essential work of fracture increased with decreasing cross-link density.
- The essential work of fracture was maximum at the glass transition temperature.
- Discusses the applicability of the EWF test to visco-elastic thermoset materials.
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Authors
I. Giannakopoulos, A.C. Taylor,