Network Parameters
80
0.15
12
0.40
Deformation Controls
1.00
0.00
Simulation Control
Flory-Rehner Equation:
Equilibrium swelling relates crosslink density to solvent uptake through mixing entropy and elastic response.
Equilibrium swelling relates crosslink density to solvent uptake through mixing entropy and elastic response.
Network Structure
Stress-Strain Response
Swelling Isotherm
Chain Conformation Distribution
Network State
RELAXED
1.00
Stretch Ratio (λ)
1.00
Swelling Ratio (Q)
0.00
Stress (MPa)
0.00
Shear Modulus (MPa)
Stress Level
Network Properties
0
Crosslinks
0
Avg Mc (g/mol)
0
Connectivity
0
⟨R²⟩^0.5 (nm)
Thermodynamics
0.00
Elastic (kJ/mol)
0.00
Mixing (kJ/mol)
Legend
Polymer Chain
Crosslink
Solvent
Stressed Chain
Affine Network Model:
Assumes chain ends deform affinely with macroscopic strain. Shear modulus G = νkT, where ν is crosslink density.
Assumes chain ends deform affinely with macroscopic strain. Shear modulus G = νkT, where ν is crosslink density.