scholarly journals Reinforcement Calculation of Circular and Annular Cross Section

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Annular Cross Section

Axial Loading of Annular Bonded Rubber Blocks

2003 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 1194-1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Horton ◽  
G. E. Tupholme ◽  
M. J. C. Gover
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Classical Theory ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Theory Of Elasticity ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Annular Cross Section

Abstract Closed-form expressions are derived using a superposition approach for the axial deflection and stress distribution of axially loaded rubber blocks of annular cross-section, whose ends are bonded to rigid plates. These satisfy exactly the governing equations and conditions based upon the classical theory of elasticity. Readily calculable relationships are derived for the corresponding apparent Young's modulus, Ea, and the modified modulus, Ea′, and their numerical values are compared with the available experimental data. Elementary expressions for evaluating Ea and Ea′ approximately are deduced from these, in forms which are closely analogous to those given previously for blocks of circular and long, thin rectangular cross-sections. The profiles of the deformed lateral surfaces of the block are discussed and it is confirmed that the assumption of parabolic lateral profiles is not valid generally.

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