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=What is Beam Deflection= | |||
[[File:Deflection.png|400px]] | |||
=Open Source= | =Open Source= | ||
*FreeCAD WizardShaft - https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/PartDesign_WizardShaft. This provides moment of inertia, but not deflection. | *FreeCAD WizardShaft - https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/PartDesign_WizardShaft. This provides moment of inertia, but not deflection. | ||
=Online Calculator= | =Online Calculator= | ||
*Yes! Quick analysis - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm | *Yes! Quick analysis for different beam shapes in different materials - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm | ||
==Example== | ==Example - Refer to Beam Picture Above== | ||
1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario | 1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario | ||
[[File:1lb.png| | [[File:1lb.png|200px]] | ||
Interpretation: for reference, this is about 100 micron deflection, but if shaft were supported on one end, so actual result is better. | Interpretation: for reference, this is about 100 micron deflection, but if shaft were supported on one end, so actual result is better. | ||
What would a 3" rod withstand if it were to bend 100 microns (5 thou)? | What would a 3" rod withstand if it were to bend 100 microns (5 thou)? | ||
'''About 9000 lb!''' | |||
[[File:9000lb.png|200px]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:26, 11 February 2021
What is Beam Deflection
Open Source
- FreeCAD WizardShaft - https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/PartDesign_WizardShaft. This provides moment of inertia, but not deflection.
Online Calculator
- Yes! Quick analysis for different beam shapes in different materials - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm
Example - Refer to Beam Picture Above
1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario
Interpretation: for reference, this is about 100 micron deflection, but if shaft were supported on one end, so actual result is better.
What would a 3" rod withstand if it were to bend 100 microns (5 thou)?
About 9000 lb!
