Abstract
Experimental data are reported in tensile relaxation tests on carbon black-filled natural rubber at strains up to 200%. Constitutive equations are derived for the time-dependent response of a particle-reinforced elastomer at finite strains. Adjustable parameters in the model are found by fitting observations. The effects on mechanical pre-loading and thermal recovery are analyzed on the material constants.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-256 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Mechanics Research Communications |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Particle-reinforced elastomers
- Transient networks
- Viscoelasticity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering