Hyperelastic Material Model Selection of Structural Silicone Sealants for Use in Finite Element Modeling

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry D. Carbary ◽  
Jon H. Kimberlain ◽  
John C. Oliva
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Hyperelastic Material ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Structural Silicone ◽  
Lab Experiments ◽  
Hyperelastic Model ◽  
Hyperelastic Models ◽  
Selection Of

Hyperelastic material model parameters have been developed to capture the behavior of silicone based construction sealants. Modern commercially available finite element analysis software makes it quite accessible to develop hyperelastic material models, automating the process of curve-fitting experimental lab data to specific hyperelastic formulations. However, the process of selecting a particular hyperelastic model from those supported is not straightforward. Here, a series of lab experiments are employed to guide the selection of the hyperelastic model that best describes various structural silicone glazings. A total of 10 different sealants are characterized with discussion of variations among the models. Comparisons of the best performing hyperelastic models for the different sealants are presented. Finally, an application is described in which these hyperelastic models have begun to be implemented in practice.

Product Based Material Testing for Hyperelastic Suspension Jounce Bumper Design with FEA

2010 ◽  
Vol 450 ◽  
pp. 119-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemal Çalışkan ◽  
Erhan Ilhan Konukseven (1) ◽  
Y. Samim Ünlüsoy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Material Testing ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hyperelastic Materials ◽  
Testing Procedures ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

The basic problem in the finite element analysis of parts made of hyperelastic materials is the identification of mathematical material model coefficients. Furthermore, selection of a suitable mathematical hyperelastic material model may not be straightforward. In this study, a systematic design methodology is presented for hyperelastic suspension jounce bumpers. The presented methodology involves a critical examination of material testing procedures, material model selection, and coefficient identification. The identified material model coefficients are verified through comparison of the finite element analysis results with actual tests.

Finite Element Analysis of Hyperelastic Material Model for Non-Pneumatic Tire

2018 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 554-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravivat Rugsaj ◽  
Chakrit Suvanjumrat
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Hyperelastic Material ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pneumatic Tire ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Strain Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of

This research aimed to find an appropriated hyperelastic material model for the finite element analysis (FEA) of a non-pneumatic tire (NPT). The innovative method involving water jet cutting technique was performed to prepare the tensile and compressive test specimens from the non-pneumatic tire, TWEEL, which was developed by Michelin. The stress-strain relationship of material testing results was fitted to select the suitable constitutive model. The FEA was performed and compared to the physical experiment to validate the hyperelastic material model. The suitable hyperelastic material model can be used in the development of NPT for the further work.

scholarly journals Computational consistency of the material models and boundary conditions for finite element analyses on cantilever beams

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 168781401878002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-chen Lee ◽  
Chen-hao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Cantilever Beams ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Material Models ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Good Agreement

The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of material models, element types, and boundary conditions on the consistency of finite element analysis. Two cantilever beams were used; one made of stainless steel SUS301 3/4H and the other made of polymer polyoxymethylene. The load–deflection curves of the two cantilever beams obtained by experiments were compared to those obtained by finite element analysis, where the material models—including bilinear, trilinear, and multi-linear—were used. Four element types—beam, plane stress, shell, and solid—were also employed with the material models to obtain the simulated load–deflection curves of the cantilever beams. It was found that bilinear material models had the stiffest behavior due to their overestimated yield strength. In addition, by applying a finite displacement to simulate the grip of the cantilever beams, the discrepancy between the simulated permanent set and the experimental set could be reduced from 80% to 5%. To sum up, both the selection of the material model and the setup of the boundary conditions are critical for obtaining good agreement between the finite element analysis results and the experimental data.

Lifetime Prediction of Tires with Regard to Oxidative Aging5

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Nasdala ◽  
Y. Wei ◽  
H. Rothert ◽  
M. Kaliske
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Superposition Principle ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Aging Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Reaction Processes

Abstract It is a challenging task in the design of automobile tires to predict lifetime and performance on the basis of numerical simulations. Several factors have to be taken into account to correctly estimate the aging behavior. This paper focuses on oxygen reaction processes which, apart from mechanical and thermal aspects, effect the tire durability. The material parameters needed to describe the temperature-dependent oxygen diffusion and reaction processes are derived by means of the time–temperature–superposition principle from modulus profiling tests. These experiments are designed to examine the diffusion-limited oxidation (DLO) effect which occurs when accelerated aging tests are performed. For the cord-reinforced rubber composites, homogenization techniques are adopted to obtain effective material parameters (diffusivities and reaction constants). The selection and arrangement of rubber components influence the temperature distribution and the oxygen penetration depth which impact tire durability. The goal of this paper is to establish a finite element analysis based criterion to predict lifetime with respect to oxidative aging. The finite element analysis is carried out in three stages. First the heat generation rate distribution is calculated using a viscoelastic material model. Then the temperature distribution can be determined. In the third step we evaluate the oxygen distribution or rather the oxygen consumption rate, which is a measure for the tire lifetime. Thus, the aging behavior of different kinds of tires can be compared. Numerical examples show how diffusivities, reaction coefficients, and temperature influence the durability of different tire parts. It is found that due to the DLO effect, some interior parts may age slower even if the temperature is increased.

Cord/Rubber Material Properties

1985 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Cembrola ◽  
T. J. Dudek
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Rubber Composites ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Layer ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Stress ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Mechanics Of Composite Materials

Abstract Recent developments in nonlinear finite element methods (FEM) and mechanics of composite materials have made it possible to handle complex tire mechanics problems involving large deformations and moderate strains. The development of an accurate material model for cord/rubber composites is a necessary requirement for the application of these powerful finite element programs to practical problems but involves numerous complexities. Difficulties associated with the application of classical lamination theory to cord/rubber composites were reviewed. The complexity of the material characterization of cord/rubber composites by experimental means was also discussed. This complexity arises from the highly anisotropic properties of twisted cords and the nonlinear stress—strain behavior of the laminates. Micromechanics theories, which have been successfully applied to hard composites (i.e., graphite—epoxy) have been shown to be inadequate in predicting some of the properties of the calendered fabric ply material from the properties of the cord and rubber. Finite element models which include an interply rubber layer to account for the interlaminar shear have been shown to give a better representation of cord/rubber laminate behavior in tension and bending. The application of finite element analysis to more refined models of complex structures like tires, however, requires the development of a more realistic material model which would account for the nonlinear stress—strain properties of cord/rubber composites.

scholarly journals Simulation of thermal cycle aging process on fiber-reinforced polymers by extended finite element method

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (14) ◽  
pp. 1947-1958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio González ◽  
Gianluca Laera ◽  
Sotiris Koussios ◽  
Jaime Domínguez ◽  
Fernando A Lasagni
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Damage Mechanism ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Extended Finite Element ◽  
Element Analysis

The simulation of long life behavior and environmental aging effects on composite materials are subjects of investigation for future aerospace applications (i.e. supersonic commercial aircrafts). Temperature variation in addition to matrix oxidation involves material degradation and loss of mechanical properties. Crack initiation and growth is the main damage mechanism. In this paper, an extended finite element analysis is proposed to simulate damage on carbon fiber reinforced polymer as a consequence of thermal fatigue between −50℃ and 150℃ under atmospheres with different oxygen content. The interphase effect on the degradation process is analyzed at a microscale level. Finally, results are correlated with the experimental data in terms of material stiffness and, hence, the most suitable model parameters are selected.

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