The Elastic Behavior of Vulcanized Rubber

Abstract

Abstract As a consequence of the work described the author arrives at the conclusion that in the deformation range from 0 to 270 per cent only one elastic constant is needed for a full mathematical description, and that this constant is the modulus of shear defined for infinitely small deformations. If models could be made of rubber at less expense, this material could be used for the integration of the equations of elasticity. The solutions could be easily corrected for the lack of compressibility and for the change in the common law of elasticity.