Time Dependent and Equilibrium Stress-Strain Behavior of Rubbers in Moderately Large Deformations

Author: Gurer, Cigdem

Year: 1984

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisor: Leal, L. Gary

Committee Members: Tschoegl, Nicholas W.; Stephanopoulos, Gregory N.; Goddard, William A., III; Leal, L. Gary

Option: Chemical Engineering

DOI: 10.7907/e0xe-8w83

Abstract

In this work, time dependent and equilibrium stress-strain properties of elastomeric networks are investigated for moderately large deformation. A two network potential is proposed, which constitutively describes stress-strain behavior at elastic equilibrium. The potential is applied to time dependent deformations thorough a molecular model.

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