Rouiller, V.
and McKenna, G.
(1998),
A Hybrid Nonlinear Constitutive Model: Comparisons With Multiple Step Data for a Polyurethane Rubber, ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference) of the Society of Plastics Engineers
(Accessed October 18, 2025)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
A Hybrid Nonlinear Constitutive Model: Comparisons With Multiple Step Data for a Polyurethane Rubber
Published
Author(s)
,
Abstract
A nonlinear constitutive equation based on the model of Bernstein, Kearsley and Zapas (BKZ) is developed by noting that the BKZ model has a structure that looks like a time-dependent finite elasticity. By postulating, as did Valanis and Landel (VL) for rubber, that the strain potential function can be represented by a separable function in the stretches we develop a hybrid VL-BKZ viscoelastic model. Results of model predictions for multiple step deformation and stress histories are compared with experiments using a polyurethane elastomer.Proceedings Title
ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference) of the Society of Plastics Engineers
Conference Dates
May 1, 1998
Conference Title
Society of Plastics Engineers
Pub Type
Conferences
Keywords
BKZ model, finite elasticity, nonlinear viscoelasticity, perfect elastic fluid, polyurethane, rheology, rubber, Valanis-Landel model
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].
Created May 1, 1998, Updated June 2, 2021