The Ogden model of rubber mechanics: 50 years of impact on nonlinear elasticity

We place the Ogden model of rubber elasticity, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society 50 years ago, in the wider context of the theory of nonlinear elasticity. We then follow with a short interview of Ray Ogden FRS and introduce the papers collected for this Theme Issue.This article is part of the theme issue 'The Ogden model of rubber mechanics: Fifty years of impact on nonlinear elasticity'.

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This article places the Ogden model of rubber elasticity in the context of nonlinear elasticity theory, follows with a short interview of Ray Ogden FRS, and introduces the papers collected for this Theme Issue.