What is the ultimate internal stress of silica aerogels in compression mode?

[lavalite]

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Hello,
I'm an avid fan of science and math and love trying to solve the worlds problems using both. While I don't have any formal education in a science or math field I love using my natural talents in those areas whenever possible.

I also love anything Science Fiction/Fact or Comedy related. I'm currently looking into what applications aerogels might have for some personal projects. If you can help by answering the question that I left in the Materials and Chemical Engineering Forum I'd really appreciate it. I'll post my question here as well: "I believe I am seeking data on the ultimate internal stress of various silica aerogels in compression mode.

I found a paper published by Dylan J. Boday where CVD of cyanoacrylates was used to reinforce the aerogels (1). A three-point compression analysis and rupture strength is discussed, but not internal stress. Is it possible to calculate the internal stress from the listed rupture strengths?

(1) Boday, D. et al.; chemistry of materials, 2008, 2009, 2847"

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[berkeman]

Welcome to PF; it's good to have you here. You should get good responses to your thread start in the Materials forum, especially since you posted a reference that you've been reading. That's always a good thing to do with PF thread starts.

 

[lavalite]

Ok thanks!