Abstract:
The shape of the pressure distributions over the flat end surfaces
of compressed solid rubber cylinders have been determined. The cylinders
were compressed between metal end plates. The pressure distribution for
compressive strains of less than 3% is approximately parabolic. It is
unaffected by the strains set up in the rubber due to the differential
thermal contraction of the rubber and bonded metal end plates. A. method
of extending these measurements to large compressive strains, and a possible
future programme of work, is outlined.
