Abstract
The deformation behavior of statistical coils in the condensed state were studied by computer simulations. The simulated systems consisted of single and double chains, each with ( N - 1) segments, which could rotate about their junctions, Van der Waals interactions were considered between all junctions. Equilibrium conformations were obtained by potential energy minimization using a modified Newton algorithm. During the simulated deformation, all initial coils transformed into a highly oriented fibril and a residual coil. Combining the behaviour of several coils, the energy increased nearly linearly with the extension ratio and due to this the retractive force was independent of the extension rate.
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