Finite-element simulation of a new two-dissipative mechanism model for bulk medium-density polyethylene

A two-dissipative mechanisms model, associating a Maxwell and an elastoplastic model in parallel, is discussed in order to account for the non-linear viscoelasticity of bulk medium-density polyethylene. On the one hand, the experimental determination of the constitutive equations coefficients is des...

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Published in:Journal of materials science 1996, Vol.31, p.1653-1661
Main Authors: Kichenin, J., Dang Van, K., Boytard, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Engineering Sciences
Mechanics
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Summary:A two-dissipative mechanisms model, associating a Maxwell and an elastoplastic model in parallel, is discussed in order to account for the non-linear viscoelasticity of bulk medium-density polyethylene. On the one hand, the experimental determination of the constitutive equations coefficients is described from a tensile specimen machined from gas pipes. On the other hand, finite-element simulation of the stress relaxation experiment, proposed by Sweeney and Ward, is achieved, which yields a complete analysis of the dissipative mechanisms interaction during the test. The finite-element code built upon this modelling is finally used in a tentative simulation of a cyclic pressure test on a pipe specimen.
ISSN:0022-2461
1573-4803
DOI:10.1007/BF00357878