Mylar Linear Small Deflection

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Mylar Linear Small Deflection

Shapes Considered for calculating the Percentage error in results

  • Square with rectangular approach of 100mm x 100mm with a thickness of 0.0254mm
  • Circle with a radius of 50mm and thickness of 0.0254mm
  • Actual Size of the sheet with 0.254mm Thick

Square Section

Ansys Analysis

Mylar Square.jpg

Total Deformation observed in ANSYS is 1016.6 mm and by hand calculation it is observed to be 1108.6mm

Hand Calculations

Mylar rect table.jpg

Circular Section

Ansys Analysis

Mylar circular.jpg

The Maximum total deformation is observed to be 789.93mm

Hand Calculations

Mylar circular hand.jpg

Actual Mylar sheet with Thickness of 0.254mm

Ansys Analysis

Mylar actual.jpg Mylar actual1.jpg


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