On the stress, strain and energy density repartitions in particle-reinforced elastomer networks

In this paper, the Distributed Generalized Self-Consistent homogenization m odel is used to analyze the stress, strain and free energy density distribu tions in particle-reinforced elastomers. This information is crucial to bri ng out guidelines to understand the mechanism of deformation in heterogeneo us materials such as filled elastomers. An application of the Distributed G eneralized Self-Consistent Scheme is fully analyzed in the case of a tensio n test for several arrangements of particles inside the elastomer matrix. ( C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.