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ABSTRACT
For both vulcanized and unvulcanized rubber, the inherent characteristics of the rubber are a function of both the mechanical and viscoelastic properties, of which viscoelasticity results in a time-dependent deformation during experimentation. Both the mechanical and viscoelastic behaviour of rubber was studied by using a model developed by utilizing a tensiometer setup based on the principle of the combined Kelvin-Voigt-Maxwell (KVM) model. The established model captured both the initial jumping deformation and the following slow creeping with time. Subsequently, with the employment of rubber tube and rubber band (vulcanized and unvulcanized rubber samples); experiments were performed to validate the model. The results indicate a good agreement between simulation and experimental data. Effect of the media under which these tests were carried were also used to draw conclusions in the resolution of the data.
