The COVID crisis in India shows no sign of abating. country 1.4 billion has passed 30.5 million COVID-19 infections and over 402,000 deaths. Even government figures are likely underestimated due to problems with testing reporting the country. Reasonable estimates under lack put these at three times higher. new cases deaths predicted rise by September 2021. situation is bad main cities, but also...

In this study, the deformation and damage mechanisms on meso and macro scales in a particulate composite and a polyurethane material, Solithane 113, were investigated. The particulate composite contains 87% by weight of hard particles embedded in a rubbery matrix. Experimental data were analyzed and the effect of material’s microstructure on the deformation and failure mechanisms are discussed.