A SHORT SURVEY OF VISCOELASTIC THEORY.
Abstract
A short survey of viscoelastic theory is presented as a background for the structurally inclined engineer in this field. The Elementary Maxwell and Kelvin-Voigt models are considered and the response of these models to specific strain and stress excitations is given. Also presented are the mathematical interrelations among the viscoelastic material characteristics such as relaxation function, storage modulus, loss modulus, tangent loss factor, storage compliance and loss compliance, relaxation function and retardation function. Consideration is given to the effect of temperature on the characteristics of a 'thermorheologically simple' viscoelastic material as well as the testing procedures in the different frequency and time ranges. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0629785
Entities
People
- R. A. Ditaranto
Organizations
- Widener University