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Linear Viscoelastic Material functions



Figure:
Dynamic mechanical data of a broadly distributed polystyrene. Original data and master curve at 180C by time-temperature superposition.


Figure:
Relaxation modulus (calculated with parsimonous model). Original data and master curve at 180C by time-temperature superposition.


Figure:
Creep compliance(calculated with parsimonous model). Original data and master curve at 180C by time-temperature superposition.


Figure:
Cox-Merz viscosity plot. Original data and master curve at 180C by time-temperature superposition.


Figure:
Boij-Palmen plot. Original data and master curve at 180C by time-temperature superposition.


Figure: Dynamic Moduli:
Master curve of broadly distributed PS at 180C (by time-temperature superposition) compared to the narrowly distributed PS samples of Schausberger et al. (1985).