scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Study of Viscoelastic Properties of Polymeric Interlayers Used for Laminated Glass: Determination of Material Parameters

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomáš Hána ◽  
Tomáš Janda ◽  
Jaroslav Schmidt ◽  
Alena Zemanová ◽  
Michal Šejnoha ◽  
...  

An accurate material representation of polymeric interlayers in laminated glass panes has proved fundamental for a reliable prediction of their response in both static and dynamic loading regimes. This issue is addressed in the present contribution by examining the time–temperature sensitivity of the shear stiffness of two widely used interlayers made of polyvinyl butyral (TROSIFOL BG R20) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVALAM 80-120). To that end, an experimental program has been executed to compare the applicability of two experimental techniques, (i) dynamic torsional tests and (ii) dynamic single-lap shear tests, in providing data needed in a subsequent calibration of a suitable material model. Herein, attention is limited to the identification of material parameters of the generalized Maxwell chain model through the combination of linear regression and the Nelder–Mead method. The choice of the viscoelastic material model has also been supported experimentally. The resulting model parameters confirmed a strong material variability of both interlayers with temperature and time. While higher initial shear stiffness was observed for the polyvinyl butyral interlayer in general, the ethylene-vinyl acetate interlayer exhibited a less pronounced decay of stiffness over time and a stiffer response in long-term loading.

2019 ◽  
Vol 808 ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Miroslav Vokáč ◽  
Tomáš Hána ◽  
Klára V. Machalická ◽  
Martina Eliášová

Laminated glass is a structural element used extensively in a reconstruction of existing building structures because of its transparency and simplicity. When using laminated glass as a glass staircase, balustrades, transparent flooring, facades or other structural elements, it is advisable to consider the shear interaction of individual glass panes in the cross-section. A conservative approach where the glass panes shear interaction is not considered, is uneconomical. This interaction depends on the properties of polymeric interlayers used in lamination process. Various commercial products based on PVB (polyvinyl butyral), EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), ionomer, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are used. Stiffness of polymers depends on temperature and duration of a load. Interlayers exhibit the viscoelastic properties and temperature dependency usually described by the generalized Maxwell model and WLF model (Williams-Landel-Ferry). Parameters of these models are the most effectively determined by Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), where the material is cyclically loaded at different frequencies and temperatures. Material parameters were found by DMTA in shear for PVB type of interlayer Trosifol® BG R20. In addition, the experimental quasi-static loading tests in shear were performed at different loading rates and at various temperatures. These experimental stress-strain diagrams were compared to the theoretical stress-strain relations obtained from Maxwell model with material parameters based on DMTA testing. All tests were performed in Klokner Institute CTU in Prague.


2014 ◽  
Vol 919-921 ◽  
pp. 1880-1884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Yu Cao ◽  
Ting Yu Hao ◽  
Bo Su

An experimental program was carried out to investigate whether EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) heat-melt adhesive can potentially act as a self-healing agent in cement-based material. The effects of incorporation of EVA and heating on the properties of mortar were studied. Experimental results show that the interface between EVA and cement matrix was well improved after heating, which allows a significant improvement in flexural strength and toughness of specimen; Pre-damaged specimens in various degrees (30%, 50% and 70%) were effectively repaired by EVA and the repair efficiency all exceeded 100%. Keywords:crack; heat-melt adhesive; self-repairing


2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuoxian Hou ◽  
Ruth J. Okamoto ◽  
Philip V. Bayly

Abstract This paper describes the propagation of shear waves in a Holzapfel–Gasser–Ogden (HGO) material and investigates the potential of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) for estimating parameters of the HGO material model from experimental data. In most MRE studies the behavior of the material is assumed to be governed by linear, isotropic elasticity or viscoelasticity. In contrast, biological tissue is often nonlinear and anisotropic with a fibrous structure. In such materials, application of a quasi-static deformation (predeformation) plays an important role in shear wave propagation. Closed form expressions for shear wave speeds in an HGO material with a single family of fibers were found in a reference (undeformed) configuration and after imposed predeformations. These analytical expressions show that shear wave speeds are affected by the parameters (μ0, k1, k2, κ) of the HGO model and by the direction and amplitude of the predeformations. Simulations of corresponding finite element (FE) models confirm the predicted influence of HGO model parameters on speeds of shear waves with specific polarization and propagation directions. Importantly, the dependence of wave speeds on the parameters of the HGO model and imposed deformations could ultimately allow the noninvasive estimation of material parameters in vivo from experimental shear wave image data.


Author(s):  
Lufeng Xue ◽  
Marcelo Paredes ◽  
Aida Nonn ◽  
Tomasz Wierzbicki

Abstract A comprehensive experimental program is carried out to determine material parameters for fracture initiation and propagation in X100 pipeline steels. The quadratic Hill’48 yield function along with an isotropic hardening are used to describe plastic flow at large deformation and a phenomenological fracture criterion to predict fracture initiation. Fracture mechanics SENT specimens are used to calibrate post-initiation softening parameters necessary for ductile crack propagation in thick components. Once the material model parameters set is complete a final comparison is conducted with ring expansion test on same material.


2010 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Attila Bojtos ◽  
Antal Huba ◽  
Lena Zentner ◽  
Uwe Risto

For the simulations of elastic constructions actuated by inner pressure we need for the definition of the material model parameters, the data originating from the biaxial test. The paper reviews the biaxial material testing methods, especially the bubble inflation methods. It contains a short summary of the stress analysis of the rotation ellipsoid shells in association with the bubble inflation. The paper shows a developed equibiaxial inflating test using optical measurement method. Two different methods using image processing are showed. The test result of an examined silicone rubber (MED-4930) is presented with it’s material parameters.


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