Implementing the Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar Technique for Shear Thickening Fluid Evaluation

The split-Hopkinson pressure bar experimental technique has been implemented to evaluate the high rate squeeze flow behavior of a concentrated shear thickening fluid (STF). This paper focuses on recent efforts into interpreting the high stress/deformation rate results. A 3D graphical representation is presented and approaches to developing constitutive relationships capable of describing the transient behavior of the STF are discussed.