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Problem 2: A uniform edge load of $w_1$ = 60 N/m and $w_2$ = 45 N/m is applied to the rubber membrane shown. It is originally square with dimensions of a = 100 mm and b = 100 mm and thickness t = 2 mm. Determine the new dimensions a', b', and t' after the load is applied. E = 4 MPa, v = 0.42.

          Problem 2:
A uniform edge load of $w_1$ = 60 N/m and $w_2$ = 
45 N/m is applied to the rubber membrane
shown. It is originally square with dimensions
of a = 100 mm and b = 100 mm and thickness
t = 2 mm. Determine the new dimensions a', 
b', and t' after the load is applied. E = 4 MPa, 
v = 0.42.

Problem 2:
A uniform edge load of w1 = 60 N/m and w2 =
45 N/m is applied to the rubber membrane
shown. It is originally square with dimensions
of a = 100 mm and b = 100 mm and thickness
t = 2 mm. Determine the new dimensions a',
b', and t' after the load is applied. E = 4 MPa,
v = 0.42.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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First, we need to calculate the total force applied to the rubber membrane. The force per unit length (wi) is given as 60 N/m and 45 N/m. Since the membrane is originally square, we can calculate the total force as follows: Total force = (wi * a) + (wi * b) Show more…

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Problem 2: A uniform edge load of wi = 60 N/m and w = 45 N/m is applied to the rubber membrane shown. It is originally square with dimensions of a = 100 mm and b = 100 mm and thickness t = 2 mm. Determine the new dimensions a' and t' after the load is applied. E = 4 MPa, v = 0.42