Rubber compression strength question

In summary, a door stop rubber can withstand a force of 18.75 foot pounds when compressed with a 50t press with a 2" round shaft.
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Need help in determining the impact force strength of a door stop rubber. It is a urethane rubber formed in a triangular shape. I used a 50t press with a 2" round shaft to compress rubber product and it required 100 lbs of force to compress. I believe this worked out to 18.75 ft lbs to compress rubber. My question is : if a 36" x 80" metal door weighing 200lbs is swung open, what type of impact force can this rubber take? (contact surface of the rubber is 2" x 3/4")
 
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I think more info might be required, such as how fast the door could be moving.
 
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If my calculations are correct, the circumference of a 6 ft circle would be 28.26 ft. A 3 ft door would basically swing 90 degrees from the closed to the open postion where it would contact the door stop. If we divide the total circumference of a 6 ft circle by 4 we should get the distance traveled by the door from its closed to its open position. If it took 1 second to open the door, that would be approximately 7 ft/sec. It takes less than one second to open a door.Let's use 10 ft/sec and 20 ft/sec for calculating.
 
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Because it's a hinged door you should really treat it as a rotating body so it has a moment of inertia and then energy stored in the door will be proportional to it's angular velocity rather than it's linear velocity... but you could approximate and do it the way you have..

Energy stored in the door

= 0.5 x mass x velocity2

Energy dissipated in the stop

= Force x distance

so equate these two..

Force x distance = 0.5 x mass x velocity2

Force = 0.5 x mass x velocity2/distance

"distance" is the amount the stop is compressed.

Probably need to add some sort of safety margin? Factor of two?
 
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So what type of force in lbs would this door produce traveling at 10ft/sec or at 20ft/sec?
How would this compare with the compression resistance of the door stop rubber? Would the door stop rubber be able to handle the impact force created by the door at either speed without completely compressing together (front portion of rubber stop would need to travel approximately 1 1/4" to contact rear portion portion of rubber stop)
 

What is rubber compression strength?

Rubber compression strength is a measure of the ability of a rubber material to withstand compressive forces without permanently deforming or breaking. It is an important characteristic to consider in the design and manufacturing of products that use rubber components.

How is rubber compression strength tested?

Rubber compression strength is typically tested by placing a rubber sample between two plates and applying a compressive force until the sample deforms or breaks. The force required to cause this deformation or breakage is then measured and used to calculate the rubber's compression strength.

What factors affect rubber compression strength?

Rubber compression strength can be affected by various factors, including the type and quality of rubber used, the thickness and shape of the sample, the speed and duration of the compressive force, and the temperature and humidity conditions during testing.

How is rubber compression strength different from tensile strength?

Rubber compression strength and tensile strength are two different measures of a material's strength. While compression strength measures a material's ability to withstand compressive forces, tensile strength measures its ability to withstand stretching or pulling forces. Both are important factors to consider in the design and use of rubber materials.

How can rubber compression strength be improved?

Rubber compression strength can be improved by using high-quality rubber materials, optimizing the design and shape of the rubber component, and carefully controlling the testing conditions. Additionally, incorporating reinforcing materials, such as fibers or fillers, into the rubber can also increase its compression strength.

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