Answer:
a = 0.07m or 70mm
b = 0.205m or 205mm
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Modulus of rigidity, G = 14MPa=14000000Pa.
c = 80mm = 0.08m.
P = 46kN=46000N.
Shearing stress (r) in the rubber shouldn't exceed 1.4MPa=1400000Pa.
Deflection (d) of the plate is to be at least 7mm = 0.007m.
From shearing strain;
[
[tex]Modulus Of Elasticity, E = \frac{d}{a} =\frac{r}{G}[/tex]
Making a the subject formula;
[tex]a = \frac{Gd}{r}[/tex]
Substituting into the above formula;
[tex]a = \frac{14000000*0.007}{1400000}[/tex]
[tex]a = \frac{98000}{1400000}[/tex]
[tex]a = 0.07m or 70mm[/tex]
a = 0.07m or 70mm.
Also, shearing stress;
[tex]r = \frac{P}{2bc}[/tex]
Making b the subject formula;
[tex]b = \frac{P}{2cr}[/tex]
Substituting into the above equation;
[tex]b = \frac{46000}{2*0.08*1400000}[/tex]
[tex]b = \frac{46000}{224000}[/tex]
[tex]b = 0.205m or 205mm[/tex]
b = 0.205m or 205mm