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Several hyperelastic models matched tensile behavior of a thermoplastic elastomer

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Research area:EngineeringMechanical EngineeringWelding

What the study found

Several hyperelastic material models were tested for a polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomer used in belts, and three were selected as suitable for modelling its mechanical behavior: the second-order polynomial, the third-order Ogden, and the fourth-order Ogden models. The study also found that the material’s stress-strain behavior changed with strain rate, which may mean the model needs to include viscoelasticity.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say the work can support optimisation of the belt plasticising operation during hot plate welding, with the study suggesting possible improvements in energy efficiency and, as a result, the energy consumption of belt manufacturing.

What the researchers tested

The researchers combined experimental and numerical studies on a polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomer used in drive and conveyor belts. They first ran static tensile tests to measure stress response to displacement, then used the resulting stress-strain data in finite element simulations with several hyperelastic models, including Mooney-Rivlin, Ogden, Neo-Hooke, Yeoh, Arruda-Boyce, and Marlow.

What worked and what didn't

Based on convergence between numerical and experimental results, the second-order polynomial, third-order Ogden, and fourth-order Ogden models were the ones identified as usable for this material. Other tested models were not selected in the abstract. The second stage of testing showed that strain rate affected the stress-strain characteristics, indicating that a purely hyperelastic description may be incomplete.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe detailed limitations, numerical values, or the full criteria used for model selection. The findings are limited to the tested polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomer and the static tensile tests reported here.

Key points

  • Three hyperelastic models were selected as suitable: second-order polynomial, third-order Ogden, and fourth-order Ogden.
  • Static tensile tests provided stress-strain data for finite element simulations.
  • Strain rate affected the stress-strain characteristics in the second stage of testing.
  • The authors suggest the material model may need viscoelasticity in addition to hyperelasticity.
  • The work is intended to help refine modelling for belt plasticising in hot plate welding.

Disclosure

Research title:
Several hyperelastic models matched tensile behavior of a thermoplastic elastomer
Publication date:
2026-03-16
DOI:
10.12693/aphyspola.149.s68
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