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    Polymer Classes 2012 

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    Jorgen
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    Published on 2012-01-08 22:53

    The schedule for our 2012 training classes is now available. The classes cover the following topics: polymer mechanics, experimental testing, material model selection, and advanced finite element modeling techniques.
    The next class is on Feb 15 - 16, 2012. Register now while space is still available.

    Both online (web-based) and in-person (classroom-style) training classes are available. The training classes are targeted to people with an interest in learning the state of the art in testing and analyzing the mechanical performance of parts made from plastics, rubbers, thermosets, or other types of polymers.

    ANSYS 14.0 and PolyUMod 

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    Published on 2011-12-15 07:52
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    ANSYS version 14.0 was just released and it seems like it contains a large number of nice improvements. I am also happy to announce that the current version of the PolyUMod library works great also with this new version of ANSYS.

    A new version of the PolyUMod library has also been released. This new version (1.7.6) contains numerous improvements to both the MCalibration software and the PolyUMod library. For example, MCalibration can now calibrate any of the built-in material models in ANSYS Mechanical.
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    MCalibration: How to calibrate a material model using both DMA and stress-strain data 

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    Published on 2011-10-30 21:02

    Here is a tutorial on how to use MCalibration to simultaneously calibrate a material model to both traditional stress-strain data, and dynamic storage modulus (E') and loss modulus data (E''). The attached pdf-file and MCalibration files contain all the details.
    One of the most useful features of MCalibration is the ability to calibrate a material model simultaneously using many different types of experimental data.

    MCalibration Movie Demo 

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    Published on 2010-09-07 23:25


    I created a short movie that demonstrates the MCalibration software. If you ever need to calibrate a material model for use with Abaqus, ANSYS, or LS-DYNA, then you should check out MCalibration. This software can calibrate all user-material models in the PolyUMod library, and also all built-in material models in Abaqus.
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    FEA of PLLA Interference Screws 

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    Published on 2011-08-22 14:55

    I gave a presentation on advanced FE modeling of PLLA intereference screws at the ANSYS User's conference in Boston on Sep 14, 2011. In my presentation I discussed how the design of degradable screws can be optimized for use in Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. PLLA is a non-linear viscoplastic material that can be accurately modeled using the PolyUMod library.
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    Experimental Data Files for Various Polymers 

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    Published on 2010-03-12 20:45

    If you are looking for free, high quality experimental data for various polymers, then you might be interested in learning that you can download and use the experimental data from the following links:
    • ABR
    • Chloroprene Rubber (7 vol% carbon black)
    • Chloroprene Rubber (25 vol% carbon black)
    • Nitrile rubber
    • PTFE
    • Silicone rubber
    • Viton
    Also note that I provide experimental testing services for all kinds of polymers through Veryst Engineering. Send me a private message if you are interested in having your material tested and a suitable material model calibrated.
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    Material Modeling of Bread Dough 

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    Published on 2010-06-19 22:41
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    Bread dough is quite an interesting material with many similarities in its mechanical response to a lightly crosslinked ...
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    Bergstrom-Boyce Model Info 

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    Published on 2010-01-10 22:08
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    If you are interested in learning more about the Bergstrom-Boyce (BB) model,
    which is now a built-in feature of ...
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    ANSYS Conference in Boston 

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    Published on 2010-10-17 21:19

    I recently gave a presentation with the title Advanced User-Material Modeling of Cather Kinking at the ANSYS Regional Conferences in Boston on Oct 15, 2010. In this presentation I discussed some of my recent ANSYS simulation work (using UserMat subroutines) related to geometric instabilities of catheters. Like Abaqus, ANSYS supports the use a advanced user-material models and the PolyUMod library is now available for both Abaqus and ANSYS.
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