Journal Article

·2005

Strain Energy Density of Rubber-like Shells of Arbitrary Geometry

Recep Faruk Yükseler YTU

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

Abstract

An approach for the derivation of two-dimensional strain energy density functions of incompressible, rubber-like shells of arbitrary geometry undergoing finite rotations and finite strains, including transverse normal strains, is presented. Transverse shear strains are neglected.

Keywords

Strain energy density function Transverse plane Geometry Natural rubber Compressibility Strain (injury) Strain energy Finite strain theory Shear (geology) Physics Energy density Classical mechanics Finite element method Mechanics Materials science Mathematics Structural engineering Composite material Engineering Theoretical physics Anatomy

Subject Areas

Advanced Theoretical and Applied Studies in Material Sciences and Geometry ·Biomedical Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Elasticity and Wave Propagation ·Mechanics of Materials ·Physical Sciences
Structural Analysis and Optimization ·Civil and Structural Engineering ·Physical Sciences

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