Affiliation:
1. 350 EB Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602-1018
2. 455 N. 100 W. #1 Brigham Young University PROVO, UT 84601
3. 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712
4. A-376 ASB Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602
Abstract
Abstract
This paper presents a method for predicting endpoint coordinates, stress, and force to deflect stepped cantilever beams under large deflections. This method, the Mixed-Body Model or MBM, combines small deflection theory and the Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for large deflections. To analyze the efficacy of the model, the MBM is compared to a model that assumes the first step in the beam to be rigid, to finite element analysis, and to the numerical boundary value solution over a large sample set of loading conditions, geometries, and material properties. The model was also compared to physical prototypes. In all cases, the MBM agrees well with expected values. Optimization of the MBM parameters yielded increased agreement, leading to average errors of <0.01 to 3%. The model provides a simple, quick solution with minimal error that can be particularly helpful in design.
Funder
National Science Foundation
Zimmer
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