To calculate the Rubber Deflection (\(D\)):
\[ D = \frac{L}{Y \cdot (1 + 2f^2)} \]
Where:
Rubber deflection refers to the load-carrying capacity of a specific material, including the load that is applied and the other forces that may act upon it. It is commonly used when referring to the ability of a material to withstand loading by external forces that are placed upon it. Tension and compression are two types of external loads that can be applied to a rubber material. Tension refers to a force that pulls in one direction, while compression refers to an opposing force that pushes in another direction. Strain is defined as deformation under load, or how much a material is stretching or compressing during tension or compression. The relationship between strain and the amount of force being applied or the distance from the neutral axis plays a significant role in how much deflection will occur within a rubber material.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ D = \frac{100}{2000 \cdot (1 + 2 \cdot 0.5^2)} \approx 0.0333 \text{ %/in} \]
The rubber deflection is approximately 0.0333 %/in.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ D = \frac{150}{2500 \cdot (1 + 2 \cdot 0.3^2)} \approx 0.0508 \text{ %/in} \]
The rubber deflection is approximately 0.0508 %/in.
