Constitutive Models for Rubber XII: Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber (ECCMR 2022), September 7-9, 2022, Milano, Italy

Constitutive Models for Rubber XII is a comprehensive compilation of oral and poster contributions to the XII European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, discussing the latest advancements in elastomer technology and science. It includes over 80 contributions from authors worldwide and is aimed at professionals and academics interested in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Constitutive Models for Rubber XII is a comprehensive compilation of oral and poster contributions to the XII European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, held in Milan, Italy, from September 7-9, 2022. It is the first conference of its kind since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing together researchers from the industry and academia to discuss the latest advancements in elastomer technology and science. The book covers a wide range of topics, including constitutive models, micro-structural investigations, experimental methods and characterization, numerical methods, fatigue and fracture, aging, industrial applications, and smart elastomer materials. With over 80 contributions from authors from around the world, the book is intended for professionals and academics interested in elastomer technology and science.

The conference began with a keynote lecture by Professor Francesco Sette, who discussed the role of constitutive models in predicting the behavior of rubber materials. He highlighted the importance of developing accurate models that can capture the complex behavior of rubber materials under various loading conditions.

Following the keynote lecture, the conference sessions were divided into four main tracks: constitutive models, micro-structural investigations, experimental methods and characterization, and numerical methods. Each track included a series of presentations and discussions, with experts from various fields sharing their latest research findings.

One of the key highlights of the conference was the presentation of a new constitutive model for rubber materials. The model, developed by a team of researchers from the University of Twente, Netherlands, is based on a combination of experimental data and theoretical analysis. It has been shown to provide accurate predictions of the behavior of rubber materials under a wide range of loading conditions, including compression, tension, and shear.

Another important topic discussed at the conference was the micro-structural investigations of rubber materials. Researchers from various institutions presented their latest findings on the structure and properties of rubber materials, including the effects of filler particles, additives, and processing conditions on their behavior.

Experimental methods and characterization were also a major focus of the conference. Researchers presented their latest techniques for measuring the properties of rubber materials, including tensile testing, compression testing, and dynamic mechanical analysis. They also discussed the challenges associated with measuring rubber materials and the development of new measurement techniques.

Numerical methods were also discussed at the conference. Researchers presented their latest algorithms and software for modeling the behavior of rubber materials. They discussed the advantages and disadvantages of different numerical methods and the challenges associated with their implementation.

Fatigue and fracture were also discussed at the conference. Researchers presented their latest research findings on the fatigue life of rubber materials and the factors that affect their fatigue behavior. They also discussed the development of new fatigue testing techniques and the use of finite element analysis for predicting the fatigue life of rubber materials.

Aging was also a major topic discussed at the conference. Researchers presented their latest findings on the aging behavior of rubber materials and the factors that affect their aging behavior. They also discussed the development of new aging testing techniques and the use of finite element analysis for predicting the aging behavior of rubber materials.

Industrial applications of rubber materials were also discussed at the conference. Researchers presented their latest research findings on the use of rubber materials in various industrial applications, including automotive, aerospace, and medical. They also discussed the challenges associated with the use of rubber materials in these applications and the development of new materials and technologies to address these challenges.

Smart elastomer materials were also discussed at the conference. Researchers presented their latest research findings on the development of smart elastomer materials and their applications. They discussed the advantages and disadvantages of smart elastomer materials and the challenges associated with their implementation.

In conclusion, Constitutive Models for Rubber XII was a successful conference that brought together researchers from the industry and academia to discuss the latest advancements in elastomer technology and science. The conference provided a platform for experts to share their latest research findings and discuss the challenges associated with the use of rubber materials in various industrial applications. The book, which includes over 80 contributions from authors from around the world, is intended for professionals and academics interested in elastomer technology and science.

Weight: 1152g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032315539