Essays about: "hyperelastic constants"

Found 2 essays containing the words hyperelastic constants.

  1. 1. Method Development & Analysis of Seals using FEM

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion

    Author : Lovisa Svanborg Östlin; [2023]
    Keywords : FEM; guidelines; hyperelastic materials; hyperelastic material models; method development; seals; FEM; riktlinjer; hyperelastiska material; hyperelastiska materialmodeller; metodutveckling; tätningar;

    Abstract : Hyperelasticity is a significant property of rubber, taken advantage of in engineering applications. A common application is the use of seals to prevent fluid transfer (liquid or gas) between solid regions. Volvo CE is often depending on external supplier when developing seals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Static and dynamic characterization of elastomers by a modified hardness test

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Omar Chouman; [2019]
    Keywords : Rubber; elastomer; modified hardness test; dynamic and static characterization; damping; dynamic shear modulus; hyperelastic material; hyperelastic constants; finite element method; FEM; FEA; Abaqus; Volvo Cars; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Today rubber can be found in many different applications, such as vibration dampers, tyres, clothes and gaskets. Two different types of rubbers are used today, namely the natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Natural rubber is made of a milky substance called latex, which is obtained from special trees found in tropical countries. READ MORE