Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe, Vol.57, No.7-8, 371-376, 2004
On the simulation of the influence of macroscopic defects in rubber blends on their viscoelastic properties
The comprehensive study of defects influence on the viscoelastic properties of rubber blend is presented. Results of the finite element method (FEM) are qualitatively compared with those of experimental ones. The results of dynamic Young's modulus measurements show the clear influence of macro defects on viscoelastic behavior of the sample as a whole. Presentation of measurements results of forced oscillations of the rubber blend in phasal space gives interesting inspirations for technological applications.