MODELING RUBBER AND VISCOELASTICITY WITH ABAQUS
Rubber and resilient foam are widely used for a variety of applications, such as seals and gaskets, shock mounts, vibration isolators, and tires. The mechanical and chemical properties of these materials allow them to act as excellent seals against moisture, pressure, and heat. They also have excellent energy-absorption and energy-dissipation capabilities. This course provides a brief overview of finite deformations and the material
models available in Abaqus which are used for rubber and resilient foam.
Course Objective
Rubber and resilient foam are widely used for a variety of applications, such as seals and gaskets, shock mounts, vibration isolators, and tires. The mechanical and chemical properties of these materials make them excellent seals against moisture, pressure, and heat. They also have excellent energy absorption and dissipation capabilities. This course provides a brief overview of finite deformations and the material models available in Abaqus, which are used for rubber and resilient foam. During the seminar’s lectures and workshops, users will learn about:
- Use experimental test data to calculate material constants
- Check the stability of the Abaqus material model at extreme strains
- Obtain the best possible material constants from the available test data
- Select elements for modeling rubber and foams
- Design an appropriate finite element mesh
- Model viscoelastic behavior in both the time and frequency domains
- Use a user subroutine to define the hyperelastic behavior
Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for simulation analysts who will perform analysis of rubber components.
Course Overview
The overview provides details of the topics covered in each lecture. Please note that the actual course agenda may vary depending on location.