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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Insole made
of silicone rubber material is capable of dampening heel strike during walking
and running activities due to its high elasticity. To meet specific
requirements, the elastic properties of silicone rubber can be modified by
using it as a composite material by adding talc powder as a reinforcing agent.
This study examines the elasticity characteristics of silicone rubber RTV 10
and 52 mixed with talc ranging from 5% to 35%. The testing is conducted by
compressing specimens to a certain depth, and then measuring the compressive
force and dimensional changes of the specimens. The test results indicate that
the higher the percentage of added talc, the lower the change in diameter and
the higher the compressive force.
Country : Indonesia
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2023 pp. 250-253