Viscoelastic Theory

In viscoelasticity, the constitutive relation is dependent on the stress-strain history, so a hereditary integral is
used:
𝑡 𝑡

𝛔 𝑡 = 2 න 𝐺 𝑡 − 𝑡 ′ 𝐞𝑑𝑡
ሶ ′ + 𝐈 න 𝐾 𝑡 − 𝑡 ′ 𝜀𝑣𝑜𝑙
ሶ 𝑑𝑡 ′
0 0

As seen above, the deviatoric and volumetric terms are separated.

‐ The relaxation functions G(t) and K(t) are described by Prony series
‐ Accounting for temperature effects can be done by either
temperature-dependent Prony constants for G(t) and K(t) or by assuming thermorheologically simple
behavior

‐ In Ansys Mechanical, a “Prony Series” representation (Generalized Maxwell Model) is used.

The number of dashpots is equal to the number of terms in the Prony series representing
the stress response.

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 Defining Viscoelastic Material Data
- Insert model option from Tool Box
- Highlight the Tabular data Icon and insert Prony Series values in Table to the far right
Infusion Syringe

Ring (Rubber)
(Viscoelastic and Hyperelastic
Material Model)

Syringe (Polypropylene)

Infusion Set Syringe Head

Plunger (Polyethylene)
(Polyethylene)
Model Setup

Frictional Contact
Results (Displacement)

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Results (Equivalent Force and Force Reaction)