Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII

<p>Due to their unique properties rubber materials are found in multiple engineering applications such as tires engine mounts shock absorbers flexible joints seals etc. Nevertheless the complex nature of the behavior of such material makes it difficult to accurately model and predict the performance of these units.</p><p>The challenge to correctly reproduce the observed characteristics of rubber elements necessitates detailed experimental investigations development of accurate constitutive models validation of techniques to identify material parameters and efficient numerical methods. Aspects regarding fatigue and damage in elastomers are not to be left aside as they influence the durability of the products. </p><p>State-of-the-art technology in terms of constitutive modeling numerical implementation damage and fatigue resistance are strongly represented in these Proceedings along with insights into advanced elastomers to be used in novel applications. Topics included in this volume are: Ageing Friction and abrasion Adhesion Swelling Continuum mechanical models and numerical implementation Hyperelasticity Micro-mechanical approaches Fracture and fatigue Mullins effect Strain induced crystallization Thermal effects Reinforcement and vulcanization Design and applications Smart elastomers.</p><p><strong>Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII</strong> is of interest not only for undergraduates postgraduates academics and researchers in the discipline but also for all those design and development engineers in the industry.</p>