Test of UHMWPE Fiber Strength (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

Test of UHMWPE Fiber Strength

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This is an optical image of a UHMWPE test subject. In the test in question, the plate was deformed to a very high degree in an attempt to break the UHMWPE fibers. The fibers failed to break due to their incredible strength.

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Simon Skovsgård

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