Polyurethane elastomers have a combination of excellent mechanical, physical and
chemical properties along with exceptional biocompatibility. Therefore, these elastomeric …

Certain polymeric materials such as polyurethanes (PUs) are the most prevalent class of
used biomaterials in regenerative medicine and have been widely explored as vascular …

Offers a simple starting point to VPSEM, especially for new users, technicians and students
containing clear, concise explanations Crucially, the principles and applications outlined in …

Phase-field damage models are able to describe crack nucleation as well as crack
propagation and coalescence without additional technicalities, because cracks are treated …

Subjected to multiaxial mechanical loading and hostile environment, rubber experiences
degradation over a period of time. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to prevent failure of …

This paper deals with fatigue damage in carbon black filled natural rubber under uni-and
multiaxial loading conditions. Fatigue damage is described at both the macroscopic …

ABSTRACT A detailed study of the initiation of fatigue cracks in carbon black–filled natural
rubber is conducted. Interrupted fatigue tests are performed and fatigued samples are …

From an engineering point of view, prediction of fatigue crack nucleation in automotive
rubber parts is an essential prerequisite for the design of new components. We have derived …

This paper deals with the mechanism of fatigue crack growth in natural rubber submitted to
severe relaxing loading conditions. In one mechanical cycle under such loading conditions …

Rubber products will be fatigued when subjected to alternating loads, and working in harsh
environments will worsen the fatigue performance, which will directly affect the service life of …