title: Shear properties of some dental and other polymers.
abstract: The shear modulus and elastic limit in shear were determined for a number of polymers of clinical interest, using a static torsion method. In particular, ultra-high modulus polyethylene was studied as a function of draw ratio, and compared with corresponding Young's modulus data. Materials of high shear moduli of potential clinical value are described.
authors.affiliation: Dental School, London Hospital Medical College, University of London, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Somerton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Braden
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003764:Dental Materials; D004548:Elasticity; D008422:Materials Testing; D011095:Polyethylenes
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003764:Dental Materials; D011095:Polyethylenes