Prob. 2.3-12. A thin sheet of rubber in the form of a square (Fig. P2.3-12a) is uniformly deformed into the parallelogram shape shown in Fig. P2.3-12b. All edges remain the same length, b, as the sheet deforms. (a) Compute the extensional strain e, of diagonal AC. (b) Compute the extensional strain e of diagonal BD. -b/10 B b №(²) (1) b b (a) b D P2.3-12 b (2) (1) b (b) а
Prob. 2.3-12. A thin sheet of rubber in the form of a square (Fig. P2.3-12a) is uniformly deformed into the parallelogram shape shown in Fig. P2.3-12b. All edges remain the same length, b, as the sheet deforms. (a) Compute the extensional strain e, of diagonal AC. (b) Compute the extensional strain e of diagonal BD. -b/10 B b №(²) (1) b b (a) b D P2.3-12 b (2) (1) b (b) а
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 2.3-12: Analysis of Deformation in a Rubber Sheet**
**Objective:**
To compute the extensional strains of specific diagonals in a deforming rubber sheet.
**Problem Statement:**
A thin sheet of rubber initially in the form of a square (as shown in Figure P2.3-12a) is uniformly deformed into a parallelogram shape (as shown in Figure P2.3-12b). All edges of the sheet maintain the same length, \( b \), throughout the deformation process. The tasks are:
(a) Compute the extensional strain \( \epsilon_1 \) of diagonal \( AC \).
(b) Compute the extensional strain \( \epsilon_2 \) of diagonal \( BD \).
**Figures Explanation:**
- **Figure P2.3-12a: Initial Configuration**
- This figure depicts the square sheet in its original, undeformed state.
- The vertices are labeled \( A \), \( B \), \( C \), and \( D \).
- The side lengths of the square are all \( b \).
- Diagonals \( AC \) and \( BD \) are drawn as dashed lines.
- **Figure P2.3-12b: Deformed Configuration**
- This figure shows the deformed state where the square has been transformed into a parallelogram.
- The new positions of the vertices are indicated with prime notation (e.g., \( A' \), \( B' \), \( C' \), \( D' \)).
- The distances between these vertices are still \( b \), indicating that the edge lengths remain unchanged.
- The initial straight angles (right angles) between edges have been altered due to deformation.
- The shift from square to parallelogram introduces a small horizontal offset \( \frac{b}{10} \), as indicated in the top margin.
**Computational Tasks:**
1. **Extensional Strain \( \epsilon_1 \) of Diagonal \( AC \):**
- The extensional strain is calculated as the change in length of diagonal \( AC \) divided by its original length.
2. **Extensional Strain \( \epsilon_2 \) of Diagonal \( BD \):**
- Similar to \( \epsilon_1 \), this strain is determined by the change in length of diagonal \( BD \) over its original length.
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