Version - 2017
MAR103
The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of how material testing and finite element analysis are combined to improve the design of rubber and elastomeric products.
Pre-requisites:
A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended. Previous finite element analysis experience is recommended. Knowledge of elastomeric materials.
Topics:
- Introduction
- Overview of Elastomer Testing and Analysis
- Test data are dependent on the measurement method
- Analysis results are dependent on the mesh
- Measurement and Modeling principals
- Uniaxial Tension/Compression Testing and Analysis
- Specimen setup and test
- Set up model
- Curve Fitting of Uniaxial Material Data
- Run Simulation
- Understand Physical and Numerical Results
- Biaxial Tension/Compression Testing
- Specimen setup and test
- Set up model
- Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
- Run Simulation
- Understand Physical and Numerical Results
- Pure Shear Testing
- Specimen setup and test
- Set up model
- Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
- Run Simulation
- Understand Physical and Numerical Results Contact Analysis
- Product Simulations with Specimen Data
- Definition of contact bodies
- Contact and friction
- Case Histories of Product Simulations
*Course doesn't contain audio/video interactions
