The auxeticity of elastic materials is described and explained by the use of the linear and nonlinear models of elastic deformations for a wide range of strain values up to moderate levels. This chapter consists of three parts - general information on auxetic materials, description of auxetics by the model of the linear theory of elasticity, descrip…
Under suitable conditions, virtually all rubbery materials exhibit the ability to sustain deformations followed by complete recovery upon removal of the stress. This phenomenon holds significance beyond the narrow confines of the term "rubber elasticity" This elasticity theory is also of great importance in the deformation of any substances., e.g., …