Hyperelastic and Viscoelastic Characterization of Polymers and Rubber Materials

by Kartik Srinivas

Hyperelasticity represents the rate-independent response of polymeric and rubber materials at low strain rates, while Viscoelasticity is the property of materials that exhibit both viscous, elastic, rate and time dependent characteristics. The book provides a detailed overview of the material characterization testing and material models available to simulate these non-linear behavior in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) softwares and tools. Written with the practicing engineer in mind, the book is designed to get the readers upto speed on the theory, and application of hyperelasticity and viscoelasticity.

99 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2020

About the author

Kartik Srinivas has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University, USA. He is a consulting mechanical polymer engineer with extensive background and experience in product engineering using simulation technologies and mechanical testing. He started his career as a consulting Mechanical/FEA Engineer at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Akron, Ohio, USA. In a career of over a decade and half in USA and at Advanced Scientific and Engineering Services (AdvanSES) India, Kartik has advised and assisted companies solve engineering problems related to elastomeric, thermoplastic and TPE materials. Kartik provides material and design development, material testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solutions to a broad range of industries and is well versed with material and product testing as per ASTM and ISO standards. In his professional career he has worked with industry leading OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers providing product R&D, material development and testing, design optimization, reverse engineering and manufacturing services. Kartik Srinivas has 7 technical papers to his credit and has been the chair of the session on automotive composites at the SAE World Congress from 2006 through 2011. He has volunteered as a reviewer for the Journal of Rubber Chemistry and Technology.