Finite element models for the viscoelasticity of open-cell polyurethane foam

Cellular Polymers

Volumn 25, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 293-316

  Mills, N J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPACTION; ENERGY DISSIPATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; POLYURETHANES; VISCOELASTICITY;

FOAM CUBES; GIBSON ASHBY MICROMECHANICS; IMPACT COMPRESSION; POLYURETHANE FOAMS;

FOAMS;

EID: 33751556812     PISSN: 02624893     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/026248930602500502     Document Type: Article

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