Journal de physique · 1988 · 65 citations · 16 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer ChemistryMechanical CharacterizationMechanics Of Composite MaterialsAerogelsExperimental Results InterpretationFlexural DeformationFlexural ModelingSilica-based MaterialsYoung's Modulus
Measurements of the Young modulus of silica aerogels are performed using the three points flexural technique. The elastic behaviour is studied as a function of the apparent density of the materials. The analysis of the experimental results is made in terms of a percolating system.
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