Cord pull-out tests were simulated using a three-dimensional micromechanical finite element developed for cord-rubber composites. The simulation model integrates a solid rubber element and a cord element. The effect of cord shape on the interface stresses was examined. Both tvre cord adhesion tests and modulus independent cord adhesion tests were simulated and the results were validated whenever possible with those available in the literature. Simulated results of deformations and stress distributions are presented to illustrate the influence of cord shape, cord and rubber properties. The presented results illustrate that cord shape and rubber properties have a strong effect on the int erface stress distributions in cord pull-out tests.
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