Large Deformation Micropolar Theory for Cord Rubber Composites

1995 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe Padovan ◽  
Hua Parris ◽  
Jin Ma

Abstract Based on a 2nd Piola Kirchhoff type formulation, a new unipolar cord rubber composite constitutive theory is developed. It has the capability to handle the local/global effects of cord twist under both small and large deformation situations. In this context, the theory handles the coupling between stress and moment stress and associated kinematics. The development also handles several new Poisson effects which involve the coupling of both axial elongation and twist, as well as axial twist and lateral elongation. The theory incorporates both experimentally and analytically based parameters to define the various response characteristics. The analytical results involve the use of several finite element simulations to define local cord rubber response. Several elasticity/strength of materials based limiting arguments were used to define asymptotic behavior, thereby providing for a more physics based curve fit of empirical data.

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel K. Clark

Abstract There has been considerable interest over the last twenty years in the subject of the elastic properties of cord-rubber composites. This has been due to the rather intensive study of composite material characteristics, brought about by the increased use of rigid composites in many structural applications. In addition, work on the prediction of cord rubber composite properties has also continued because of the active development of finite element programs for analysis of pneumatic tire properties. These finite element programs require a thorough knowledge of cord-rubber composite elastic characteristics, which in turn are found to be considerably more difficult to calculate than had been originally thought. The present paper introduces a simplified theory for the prediction of such properties with sufficient accuracy for engineering uses.


1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tseng ◽  
R. G. Pelle ◽  
J. P. Chang

Abstract A finite element model was developed to simulate the tire-rim interface. Elastomers were modeled by nonlinear incompressible elements, whereas plies were simulated by cord-rubber composite elements. Gap elements were used to simulate the opening between tire and rim at zero inflation pressure. This opening closed when the inflation pressure was increased gradually. The predicted distribution of contact pressure at the tire-rim interface agreed very well with the available experimental measurements. Several variations of the tire-rim interference fit were analyzed.


1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Liu ◽  
Z. Wan ◽  
Z. Tian ◽  
X. Du ◽  
J. Jiang ◽  
...  

Abstract A fatigue testing system is established with which the real-time recording of stress, strain, temperature, and hysteresis loss of rubbers or cord-rubber composite specimens subjected to periodic loading or extension can be successfully carried out. Several problems are connected with the experimental study of the fatigue of rubber composites. In constant extension cycling, the specimen becomes relaxed because of the viscoelasticity of rubber composites, and the imposed tension-tension deformation becomes complex. In this method, the specimen is unlikely to fail unless the imposed extensions are very large. Constant load cycling can avoid the shortcomings of constant extension cycling. The specially designed clamps ensure that the specimen does not slip when the load retains a constant value. The Deformation and fatigue damage accumulation processes of rubber composites under periodic loading are also examined. Obviously, the effect of cycle frequency on the fatigue life of rubber composites can not be ignored because of the viscoelasticity of constituent materials. The increase of specimen surface temperature is relatively small in the case of 1 Hz, but the temperature can easily reach 100°C at the 8 Hz frequency. A method for evaluating the fatigue behavior of tires is proposed.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipul Hawlader ◽  
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Chen Wang ◽  
Ripon Karmaker ◽  
Didier Perret ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 102698
Author(s):  
Jiang Tao Yi ◽  
Fei Liu ◽  
Tai Bin Zhang ◽  
Kai Yao ◽  
Guo Zhen

1985 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Cembrola ◽  
T. J. Dudek

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.


2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 2379-2382
Author(s):  
Shi Meng Xu ◽  
Run Bo Ma ◽  
Jian Hua Du ◽  
Jun Hong Liu ◽  
Qi Jin

Filled the N330 carbon black, silica T80 carbon black and Al powder and Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles, the rubber composites on multi-component electromagnetic fillers were prepared according to orthogonal experiment analysis, and the preliminary experiment conclusions of the filler prescription designs were given; Based on the experiment design, the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of the rubber composite were tested, and the testing results were analyzed by using variance analysis. Thus, the paper shows that the effects of N330 on rubber mechanical properties are significant, and the effects of Al powder on the rubber thermal conductivity are significant. Moreover, it is highly emphasized in this paper that the orthogonal experiment design must be carefully explored before the tests are executed.


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