The new advanced high frequency testing device designed for elastomers and non-linear structures

F. Abraham, E. W. Abel

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Abstract

This paper describes the development and technical details of a versatile high frequency materials testing system, as reports initial results obtained. The system allows the testing of frequencies up approximately to 20000 Hz and as low as approximately 0.5 Hz. This makes it unique for testing relatively soft nonlinear materials, fluids and small sample sizes. The system records complete hysteresis curves at all frequencies, which may then be used for further analysis. First testing results on an elastomer with a glass transition temperature within the tested frequency range are presented, as well as test results on a nonlinear sample. The tests show that the test rig is working very well and that mass effects have been eliminated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007
Pages331-336
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007 - Paris, France
Duration: 4 Sep 20077 Sep 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007

Conference

Conference5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period4/09/077/09/07

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