Linear Viscoelastic Predictions Using a Single-Chain Mean-field Discrete Slip-link Model

Abstract

Currently, there is substantial interest in predicting linear viscoelasticity data through the use of computational modeling. Tube models have been long used for this calculation, but limitations with the model have spurred research in different computational techniques. One such theory is the self-consistent single chain mean-field discrete slip-link model developed by Schieber and coworkers. This theory has been programmed by Schieber and coworkers into a FORTRAN90 code, and has been made available to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. In this report, we give an overview of the theory, as well as an introduction on how to use this program. We use this program to calculate the storage and loss modulus for polystyrene. This data is compared to experimental results

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA528770

Entities

People

  • Jan Andzelm
  • Tanya L. Chantawansri
  • Yelena R. Sliozberg

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computational Modeling
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Free Energy
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Weight
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Polystyrenes
  • Relaxation Time
  • Simulations
  • Storage

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