Q.4.

Determine complete state of stress using one layer theory under the centerline of a tire ,
having a 50,000 lb load120 psi tire pressure. Use the following depth to tire ratios: 0, 0.5, 1,2 ,
2.5. Show a change in different types of stresses with to depth to tire ratio by plotting graphs.
Solution
Tire pressure (q) = 120psi
Total load = 50,000lb
r/a h/a z/q(%) r/q(%) t/q(%) rz/q(%) z r t rz
0 0 100 85 100 0 120 102 120 0
0 0.5 90 30 40 0 108 36 48 0
0 1 70 12 12 0 84 14.4 14.4 0
0 2 28 1.8 1.8 0 33.6 2.16 2.16 0
0 2.5 20 0.7 0.9 0 24 0.84 1.08 0
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vertical stress radial stress tangential stress shear stress