COM001

COMSOL: Hyperelastic model

Description
This test program is recommended for modeling rubbers and other polymers to large strains.

COMSOL Material
Hyperelastic

Test Program
We recommend the following base tests:

Test ID Description # Repeats # Specimens

UT001

Tensile test

2

2

Depending on the complexity of loading or deformation, we may recommend the following additional tests:

Test ID Description # Repeats # Specimens

PT001

Planar tension test

2

2

UC001

Compression test

2

2

VC001

Volumetric compression test

2

2

Notes

  • These tests are performed at room temperature.  For other temperatures see COM004.
  • UC001 may provide non-homogeneous stress/strain data.  Inverse calibration procedures may be necessary.
  • VC001 is not needed for an incompressible material.
  • Veryst will provide a calibrated material model for the observed response and the material.
  • The resulting set of parameters can be used directly in COMSOL Multiphysics.
     

Specimen Requirements for Complete Test Program

  • 3 tensile (dog-bone) specimens
  • 3 planar tension specimens
  • 3 compression cylinder specimens
  • 3 volumetric compression specimens


See the description of individual tests for details on specimen geometries.  Note that we request extra specimens to ensure a sufficient supply of specimens for valid testing.

Veryst can also assist in molding standard and non-standard test specimens.  Please contact us if you are interested in discussing this option.

Additional Validation
Veryst can perform additional validation, depending on the target material and the simulation application, through any of the following tests and component level FE simulation:

  • Impact testing
  • Micro-to-macro indentation responses
     

More information
For a customized quotation, please write to us at testing@veryst.com and indicate the Test ID (COM001), type of material, test temperatures, specimen geometries available, or other relevant details.

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