A fixed end rectangular cantilever beam is subjected to 40 kg load at its end. The beam is 80 mm high, 20 mm wide and 0.5 m long. What is the maximum deflection of the beam if the material used is high modulus graphite/epoxy composite (fiber volume fraction is

The maximum deflection is 0.325 mm

Explanation:

we have the following data given:

m = 40 kg

L = 0.5 m

h = 80 mm = 0.08 m

b = 20 mm = 0.02 m

We calculate W:

W = m*g = 40 * 9.8 = 392.4 N

we will calculate the moment of inertia of the area which will be equal to:

I = (b*h^3) / 12 = (0.02*0.08^3) / 12 = 8.56x10^-7

The Young's modulus is equal to:

E = (20*270) / (100) + (3.2 * (100-20)) / 100 = 58.6x10^9 Pa

The deflection is equal to:

δ = (W*L^3) / (3*E*I) = (392.4 * (0.5^3)) / (3*58.6x10^9*8.56x10^-7) = 0.000325 m = 0.325 mm