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Three Network Model

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Model Theory

The Three Network (TN) model is a modern material

model for predicting the non-linear viscoplastic response
of thermoplastic materials. I developed this material
model in an effort to create an accurate and simple
material model that can accurately predict the
thermomechanical response of thermoplastic materials.
During the last few years I have repeatedly seen
excellent results from this model. I have been so pleased
with the model that it has become my default go-to
model for thermoplastic materials, just like the
Bergstrom-Boyce (BB) model is for elastomer-like
materials.
The rheological representation of the TN model is
presented in the following image.

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Note that all hyperelastic and ow components of the

model are non-linear. The details of the model theory is
presented in the following paper.
The TN-model is a non-linear viscoplastic material model
that can be used to predict:

Three Network Model Theory

Jorgen
Model Theory The Three Network (TN) model
2013-02-22, 21:32

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strain-rate dependence
stress relaxation
creep
energy loss during cyclic loading

The following gure shows representative model

predictions. In this case the predictions were obtained in
uniaxial tension followed by unloading to zero stress.
There are three predictions shown, each corresponding
to a different applied strain rate (-0.01/s, -0.1/s, -1/).

Needed Experimental Data

The TN-model can be calibrated using uniaxial tension or

compression data alone. Since the material model is nonlinear viscoplastic, it is important to use experimental
data with multiple strain-rates and/or stress relaxation or
creep segments. Repeating experiments at different
temperatures is also necessary it the temperature
dependent parts of the model should be calibrated.
Send me a message if you would like help with the
experimental characterization or calibration of the TNmodel.
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How to Calibrate

It is easy to calibrate the TN-model using the

MCalibration software.

Strength and Limitations of the TN-Model

The TN-model is available in the PolyUMod library. The

PolyUMod implementation of the TN-model works with
(virtually) all element types, it works in both implicit and
explicit simulations, and it works with thermomechanical
loads.
One limitation of the TN-model is that it does not capture
anisotropic behavior. For anisotropic materials the
Parallel Network (PN) model should be used. The PNmodel is also available in the PolyUMod library.

Additional Information

My polymer modeling classes include a nice review of the

TN-model.
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