Constitutive Models for Rubber IV: Proceedings of the fourth European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2005, Stockholm, Sweden, 27-29 June 2005

This book collects latest developments concerning constitutive modelling of rubber, as presented by leaders in the field at the fourth ECCMR-European Conference on Constitutive Modelling in a series on this subject. Reflecting research at the forefront of research, the chapters consider major topics including hyperelastic models, strength, fracture and fatigue, the connection between dynamic properties and the Fletcher-Gent effect, Micro-mechanical and statistical approaches, stress softening, tires, and fiber- and cord-reinforced rubber.