Method and apparatus for determining bulk material properties of elastomeric materials

Publication Date
2003-06-17Filing Date
2001-04-03Inventor
Yu, Jang-Horng
Dillard, David A.
Lefebvre, Didier R.
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A method and apparatus for determining bulk material constants such as Poisson's ratio and the ratio of shear modulus to bulk modulus for elastomeric materials, including, but not limited to elastomers, rubbers, gels and sealants is disclosed. The bulk material properties are determined by measuring the pressure change of the elastomeric material when the elastomeric material is subjected to an applied pressure. The changes in the bulk material property due to temperature or a the addition of a diluent may also be determined. The apparatus includes a container that holds the elastomeric material. A pressure sensor is located in the container and is positioned to measure the pressure of the elastomeric material. The signal from the pressure sensor along with the applied pressure is used to determine a bulk material property such as Poisson's ratio or the ratio of shear modulus to bulk modulus for the elastomeric material.
Assignee
Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
Patent Number
6578431
Application Number
9824581
Primary/U.S. Class
73/819
Other/U.S. Class
CPC Class
G01N11/16
G01N2203/0005
G01N2203/0016
G01N2203/0051
G01N2203/0256
Patent Type
utility
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