Mechanics of Viscoelastic Composites.
Abstract
An apparatus has been developed for the measurement of the dynamic mechanical properties of foamed materials impregnated with viscous fluids over a wide frequency and temperature range. Preliminary results are given for two foams. Measurements of rolling friction on foam-fluid substrates have also been obtained in two ways for a number of low-density foams. They are compared with the predictions of a simple theoretical treatment of rolling friction on viscoelastic substrates. An analysis is given of the distributions of stress and displacement in solid rubber blocks subjected to small compressions between rigid frictional surfaces. Particular consideration is given to local sliding motions in the outer regions of the loaded surfaces, as a possible means of energy dissipation. Preliminary experimental measurements of the amount of sliding are reported. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0782575
Entities
People
- Alan Neville Gent
- E. A. Meinecke
- N. C. Hilyard
- P. L. Picot
Organizations
- University of Akron