Constitutive model effects on finite element modeling of elastomer behavior in radial interference seal configurations /

and a 5 term expansion of the Rivlin series called the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jackson, Jason R., 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:and a 5 term expansion of the Rivlin series called the
and it is very important to be able to describe their
behavior. Particularly, with advancements in computer
data have been studied. The modeling started with simple
describe elastomer behavior in the finite element codes.
design and analysis is becoming more prevalent. However,
Elastomers are becoming more prevalent in everyday products,
Evaluation of two existing material models found in most FEA
fit to each model's strain energy function. The effects of
hardware and software, the use of finite element analysis in
packages was conducted using experimental data gathered and
Polynomial (N=2) function.
stress states and progressed to some more general in nature.
The two strain energy fimctions used were the Mooney-Rivlin
there is no accepted and agreed upon method to generally
using various combinations of material model and experimental
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 116 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.