Abstract

AbstractWith the use of the Boltzmann superposition principle, a statistical theory of rubber elasticity, and phenomenological theory, the hysteresis loss at high strain (greater than 100%) of nonlinear viscoelastic materials has been quantified in terms of material parameters. The theory incorporates both experimental and analytical parameters. The experimental results for natural rubber (NR) and styrene‐butadiene rubber (SBR) vulcanizates having variations of loading of carbon black, silica, clay, resin and curatives are in good accord with the theoretical predictions.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call