Validation of a finite element modeling process for auxetic structures under impact
Auxetic materials behave unconventionally under deformation, which enhances material
properties such as resistance to indentation and energy absorption. Auxetics, therefore …
properties such as resistance to indentation and energy absorption. Auxetics, therefore …
Analysis of the effect of shape factor on cork–rubber composites under small strain compression
Like other types of elastomers, different geometries of the same cork–rubber material
present different mechanical behaviour when subject to compression between bonded …
present different mechanical behaviour when subject to compression between bonded …
Accounting for friction in the mechanical testing of athletics tracks
L Andena, R Gobbi, P Meda, S Zalaffi, A Marenghi - Sports Engineering, 2024 - Springer
This investigation deals with the problem of identifying the mechanical behaviour of rubbers
from compression tests, performed on specimens having unfavorable geometry. A typical …
from compression tests, performed on specimens having unfavorable geometry. A typical …
Modelling the cushioning properties of athletic tracks
In this work, a three-dimensional finite-element model of athletic tracks is presented. The
model is based on data from quasi-static compression tests performed on small laboratory …
model is based on data from quasi-static compression tests performed on small laboratory …
[PDF][PDF] FEA Approach for Predicting the Dynamic Behaviour of Cork-Rubber Composites
Cork-rubber composites can be applied as isolation blocks for systems under dynamic
compressive loading. Under the same loading conditions, different geometries of the same …
compressive loading. Under the same loading conditions, different geometries of the same …
Probing athletics tracks degradation using a microscratch technique
Continuous outdoor exposure of athletics tracks can lead to an important degradation of
their mechanical and aesthetical properties. In this work, flat laboratory samples prepared …
their mechanical and aesthetical properties. In this work, flat laboratory samples prepared …
Evaluation of the advanced artificial athlete and Hall effect sensors for measuring strain in multi-layer sports surfaces
Computer models are a useful means to explore the loading behaviour of third generation
(3G) artificial turf sports surfaces; however, measuring the material stress–strain behaviour …
(3G) artificial turf sports surfaces; however, measuring the material stress–strain behaviour …
A visco-hyperelastic numerical model for the dynamic behaviour of rubbers
In this work, a visco-hyperelastic numerical model is proposed, based on the decoupling of
the strain and time dependent contributions. Four different rubber blends, used for the …
the strain and time dependent contributions. Four different rubber blends, used for the …
Accounting for friction in the characterization of synthetic sports surfaces
L Andena, R Gobbi, P Meda, S Zalaffi… - Available at SSRN …, 2023 - papers.ssrn.com
The present investigation deals with the problem of identifying the mechanical behaviour of
rubbers from compression tests, performed on specimens having unfavorable geometry …
rubbers from compression tests, performed on specimens having unfavorable geometry …
Development of Novel Artificial Turf Evaluation Methods as a Basis for the Design of a SmartField
N Leiva Molano - 2022 - hammer.purdue.edu
Artificial Turf (AT) was designed to be a weather-resistant, all-season sports surface
alternative to natural turf (NT). However, its integration within the sports community has been …
alternative to natural turf (NT). However, its integration within the sports community has been …