elastomer gasket life prediction

my project is life prediction of elastomer gaskets in ic engines using fea.     how can i select the constitutive model and the life prediction associated with which mechanism whther stress relaxation, stress softening or  excessive creep

 


iryndin's picture

Try to search life

Try to search life predictions techniques of elastomers in international journals like International Journal of Fatigue, for example.


thanks

i am from India doing Masters in Engineering Design in Anna University Chennai.