Finite element analysis as a design tool for thermoplastic vulcanizate glazing seals
- Advanced Elastomer Systems, Akron, OH (United States)
There are three materials that are commonly used in commercial glazing seals: EPDM, silicone and thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs). TPVs are a high performance class of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), where TPEs have elastomeric properties with thermoplastic processability. TPVs have emerged as materials well suited for use in glazing seals due to ease of processing, economics and part design flexibility. The part design and development process is critical to ensure that the chosen TPV provides economics, quality and function in demanding environments. In the design and development process, there is great value in utilizing dual durometer systems to capitalize on the benefits of soft and rigid materials. Computer-aided design tools, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), are effective in minimizing development time and predicting system performance. Examples of TPV glazing seals will illustrate the benefits of utilizing FEA to take full advantage of the material characteristics, which results in functional performance and quality while reducing development iterations. FEA will be performed on two glazing seal profiles to confirm optimum geometry.
- OSTI ID:
- 679993
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980189-; TRN: IM9941%%34
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 7. symposium on the science and technology of building seals, sealants, glazing and waterproofing, San Diego, CA (United States), 14-15 Jan 1998; Other Information: PBD: 1998; Related Information: Is Part Of Science and technology of building seals, sealants, glazing, and waterproofing: Seventh volume; Klosowski, J.M. [ed.]; PB: 321 p.; ASTM special technical publication 1334
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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