Predeformation- and frequency-dependent material behaviour of filler-reinforced rubber: Experiments, constitutive modelling and parameter identification

► Predeformation- and frequency-dependence of filled rubber is experimentally studied. ► Large predeformations are superimposed by small harmonic vibrations. ► Dynamic moduli exhibit a strong dependence on predeformation and frequency. ► A new constitutive approach to describe the dynamic material behaviour is developed. ► Parameter identification is carried out and simulation results are excellent.