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= Kelvin–Voigt material
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A Kelvin-Voigt material, also known as a Kelvin-Voigt solid, is a type of viscoelastic material characterized by its combination of elastic and viscous behavior. It is typically modeled as a spring and dashpot in parallel. In the Kelvin-Voigt model: - **Spring (Elastic Element)**: Represents the material's ability to recover its shape after a stress is removed. It obeys Hooke's law, meaning the stress is proportional to strain.