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HSAIO1, considering strain-rate effects on polymeric and metallic solids, states that for any given value of strain, the stress obtained at different rates of straining is linearly related to the logarithm of the strain-rate. This is considered to be a basic law which is reasonably safe to apply to a large number of solids. He also presents data for polystyrene showing a linear dependence of fracture stress on the logarithm of strain-rate. These facts are used as evidence supporting certain theories concerning the time-dependence of tensile properties.
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Hsaio, C. C., Nature, 186, 535 (1960).
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HALL, I. Time-dependent Tensile Strength of Solids. Nature 189, 131 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/189131a0
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