This review supported by some original results describes the individual experimental approaches for the characterization of toughness of ductile polymers. In particular, seveeral possibilities for the construction of the crack resistance curve (R-curve) for polymers are explained.
This review supported by some original results describes the individual experimental approaches for the characterization of toughness of ductile polymers. In particular, seveeral possibilities for the construction of the crack resistance curve (R-curve) for polymers are explained. (en)