FEA Simulation VS Theoretical Calulations

Table Data

SolidWorks Theoretical
SolidWorks Theorectical
max max
Trial max stress max stress % Error % Error
deflection deflection
(Pa) (Pa)
(mm) (mm)
1 153200 153061.224 0% 0.1860 0.1822319 2%
2 148900 153061.224 3% 0.1862 0.1822319 2%
3 153500 153061.224 0% 0.1862 0.1822319 2%
4 157500 153061.224 3% 0.1863 0.1822319 2%

Equations Data

P (N) W (m) L (m) H (m) I M Omega

100 0.2 1 0.07 5.72E-06 25 153061.22

Note: deflection due to the beam’s own weight, plus the deflection due to the applied load
q = force per unit length (N/m)
L = unsupported length (m)
a = unsupported length to the applied force (m)
E = modulus of elasticity (N/m2)
I = planar moment of inertia (m4)

Volume (cm) mass per cm^3 (kg) Weight q a (m) E (modulus) Delta (mm)
1.4 0.00103 0.014146 0.014146 0.5 2000000000 0.182231854

Isometric Images
 Deflection Plot

Stress (von Mises) Plot