Category: Calibrated Material Models

Tutorial on how to simulate the large-strain temperature-dependent response of thermoplastics through the glass transition temperature (Tg).

Study aimed at determining the most accurate material model for a polybutadiene rubber exposed to large strain time-dependent loading.

Deep dive on how to select and calibrate a suitable material model for a Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizate.

Tutorial on how to create an accurate creep material model for an Elastollan TPU using experimental data form the CAMPUS material database.

Nylon is a commonly used in industrial applications. This article examines which material model is most accurate for Nylon PA66.

CPVC is s commonly used industrial material. This study determines the best large-strain material model for CPVC.

Demonstration of how you can use the PolyUMod Material Database model for LLDPE. This is an excellent model for generic LLDPE.

This article examines which material model is best for PEEK. Some of the basic plasticity models are surprisingly bad.

Review of how different material models can be used to predict the non-linear response of PC. Also covers how the yield stress depends on the strain rate.

Hytrel is a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. In this post I examine what material models can be used to predict the response of this class of materials.