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The problem of finite deformation of an incompressible rectangular rubber ring with an internal rigid body, where the ring is subjected to equal axial loads at its two ends, is examined. A reasonable mathematical model is formulated by using the nonlinear field theory and the implicit analytical solutions are derived. Then numerical simulations are implemented to further illustrate the results and obtain some meaningful conclusions. The deformation of the lateral surface of the ring becomes larger with the increasing axial loads, the decreasing ratio of the inner and outer radii and the increasing height of the ring.
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Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 10872045, 10721062 and 10772104), the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. NCET-09-0096) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
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Zhang, W., Yuan, X., Zhang, H. et al. Finite Deformation of a Class of Rectangular Rubber Rings Subjected to end Axial Loads. Acta Mech. Solida Sin. 25, 144–151 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0894-9166(12)60015-9
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