A constitutive model in finite thermoviscoelasticity based on the concept of transient networks

A. D. Drozdov

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Abstract

Constitutive equations are derived for the non-isothermal viscoelastic behavior of polymers at finite strains. The model is based on the concept of transient reversible networks with temperature-dependent rates of creation and breakage for active chains. It is demonstrated that the constitutive relations adequately predict the response of polyisobutylene in isothermal and non-isothermal static tests.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-37
Number of pages25
JournalActa Mechanica
Volume133
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computational Mechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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