An homogenization-based hyperelastic damage model: formulation and application to an EPDM/PP composite

Abstract

The present Note concerns the formulation, implementation and a first application of a micromechanically based hyperelastic damage model. The approach is based on the second order homogenization method proposed by Lopez-Pamies and Ponte Castañeda (2000) for hyperelastic composites and recently developed by Lopez-Pamies and Ponte Castañeda (2007) in the case of porous elastomers. We first implement the method and proceed to its verification by comparison with Finite Element simulations on a unit cell. Taking advantage of this validation and by using standard thermodynamics arguments, we propose an hyperelastic damage model founded on voids growth phenomena. Finally, we provide an example of validation of the model by comparison with experimental data obtained on an EPDM/PP composite. To cite this article: V. Bouchart et al., C. R. Mecanique 336 (2008).