Understanding Elastic Band Stretch: Causes and Predictions

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of necking in elastic bands, where stretching is localized rather than evenly distributed. This behavior contradicts the expected linear stress-strain relationship, as only one section of the band stretches significantly while others remain unaffected. The ability to predict the breaking point of materials under stress is crucial, and understanding necking is essential for accurate predictions in material science.

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I'm wondering why, when I pull on an elastic band for instance, that only one section of the band seem to stretch while the other parts do not. The stretch is isolated to one location and not evenly distributed as I expected it to.

I assume that by the normal stress-strain relationship (the linear portion) that the material would stretch evenly and not like this, is this right?

How is it possible to predict where and at what applied force a material will break in this instance if most of the stretching is done on one portion? In this instance would does the material still follow the standard stress-strain relationship?
 
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The phenomenon is called necking.

You could look here

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VJS-475B8TB-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F31%2F2002&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1369668499&_rerunOrigin=google&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=8c09bd9e30ab30a1044cb4896b6cabeb
 

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