Linear Viscoelasticity
Linear Viscoelasticity – Part 3 – Multiaxial and Large Strains
This is part 3 of my series on Linear Viscoelasticity. The focus of this article is on making the calculations large strain and multiaxial.
31 January, 2023
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PolyUMod Tutorials
How to Use a PolyUMod Material Model in MSC Mentat
Step-by-step video tutorial on how to set up and use a PolyUMod material model in MSC Mentat and Marc.
23 January, 2023
Linear Viscoelasticity
Linear Viscoelasticity – Part 2 – Solve the Equations
This is part 2 of my series on Linear Viscoelasticity. The focus of this video is on how to calculate the stress response in a numerically efficient way.
16 January, 2023
Linear Viscoelasticity
Linear Viscoelasticity – Part 1 – Derivation
This is part 1 of my series on linear viscoelasticity. The focus is on how to derive the stress response in uniaxial loading at small strains.
10 January, 2023
General Topics
Is ChatGPT a Useful Tool for Polymer Mechanics?
In this article I will explore how useful the new AI tool ChatGPT from OpenAI is for topics related to polymer mechanics.
30 December, 2022
Calibrated Material Models
Best Material Model for Polybutadiene Rubber
Study aimed at determining the most accurate material model for a polybutadiene rubber exposed to large strain time-dependent loading.
29 December, 2022
General Topics
Should Material Model Parameters be Unique?
If you repeat a material model calibration multiple times, should you expect the optimal material parameters to be unique?
23 December, 2022
Experimental Testing
How Long Time Should a Stress Relaxation Experiment Be?
Stress relaxation and creep are useful experiments. This article shows that even short-term experiments of these types are great.
19 December, 2022
Calibrated Material Models
Best Material Model for Santoprene
Deep dive on how to select and calibrate a suitable material model for a Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizate.
12 December, 2022