Rubber in Dynamic Applications

Rubber is often used in dynamic applications, and unless the details of the mechanical environment are fully understood then the performance of the product may be compromised. This advanced course in rubber dynamics explores some of the more subtle behaviour of rubber compounds in a dynamic environment.

The course targets specifically the understanding of

• Hysteresis
• Strain amplitude effects
• Frequency effects
• Temperature effects
• Dynamic testing

and is aimed at the more advanced engineer.