MSXIV Rack Extension Analysis Fall 2019

This page contains the findings for conducting FEA on the rack extension.

Loading conditions: (from this Google Sheet) 

Fx = 24.94N

Fz = 113.09N


DateMax Stress, deformation, safety factorNotes/ What I learnedNext steps/ questions after performing analysis
 

Version 1:

Max stress = 9.9869 MPa

Max deformation = 0.018 mm

Min Safety factor = 15

Version 2:

Max st


  • the loading is not constraining the dimensions. The thickness of the end attached to the rack is an issue