*3–32. The rubber block is subjected to an elongation of 0.03 in. along the x axis, and its vertical faces are given a tilt so that θ = 89.3 ° . Determine the strains ε x , ε y and γ x y . Take ν r = 0.5.

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A) ε_x = 0.0075

B) ε_y = 0.00375

C) γ_xy = 0.0122 rad

Explanation:

We are given;

δ = 0.03 in

L = 4 in

ν_r = 0.5

θ = 89.3° = 89.3π/180 rad

Let's calculate ε_x in the direction of axis x

Thus, ε_x = δ/L = 0.03/4 = 0.0075

Let's calculate ε_y in the direction of axis y;

ε_y = v•ε_x = 0.5 x 0.0075 = 0.00375

Now, shear strain is angle between π/2 rad surfaces at that point.

Thus,

γ_xy =  π/2 - θ = π/2 - 89.3π/180

γ_xy = π(0.003889) = 0.0122 rad

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