Training Course Descriptions
Modeling Rubber and Viscoelasticity
with Abaqus
Objective:
Rubber and resilient foam are widely used for a variety of
applications, such as seals and gaskets, shock mounts,
vibration isolators, and tires. The mechanical and chemical
properties of these materials allow them to act as excellent
seals against moisture, pressure, and heat. They also have
excellent energy absorption and dissipation capabilities.
This course provides a brief overview of finite
deformations and the material models used for rubber and
resilient foam. The main focus of the seminar and
workshops is to teach users how to:
- Use experimental test data to calculate material constants
- Check the stability of the Abaqus material model at
extreme strains
- Obtain the best possible material constants from the
available test data
- Select elements for modeling rubber and foams
- Design an appropriate finite element mesh
- Model viscoelastic behavior in both the time and
frequency domain
- Use a user subroutine to define the hyperelastic behavior
Who should attend:
This course is recommended for engineers with
experience using Abaqus.
Agenda (May vary with location)
| Day 1 |
Rubber Physics
Rubber Elasticity Models
Physical Testing
Curve Fitting
Abaqus Usage
Workshop
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| Day 2 |
Modeling Considerations and Usage Tips in Abaqus
Viscoelastic Material Behavior
Time Domain Viscoelasticity
Frequency Domain Viscoelasticity
Time-Temperature Correspondence
Hysteresis in Elastomers
Workshops
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| Rubber tubing is pushed into a plastic clip
and then pulled against one side of the clip. The tubing collapses as it is pulled against
the clip, which minimizes the stresses in the base of the clip. |
Contours of maximum principal stress.
Course was last updated May 2007
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