A method for predicting the hysteretic equilibrium temperature increase in rubber components using finite element analysis is described. It is based on two different analysis types: non-linear stress analysis and thermal analysis. An additional calculation is required between the two analyses for converting element elastic strain energies into hysteretic heat generation rates per unit volume. A scheme for the entire finite element analysis procedure and the material prerequisites are given, together with an experimental verification of the method.
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