The plastic block shown is bonded to a rigid support and

Chapter 2, Problem 2.75

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The plastic block shown is bonded to a rigid support and to a vertical plate to which a 55-kip load P is applied. Knowing that for the plastic used G = 150 ksi, determine the deflection of the plate.

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QUESTION:

The plastic block shown is bonded to a rigid support and to a vertical plate to which a 55-kip load P is applied. Knowing that for the plastic used G = 150 ksi, determine the deflection of the plate.

ANSWER:

State 1 of 4

Using the formula for shear strain, we can find the deflection of the plate

Given data

Cross sectional Area:

Applied load along the plate:

Modulus of Rigidity:


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