Development of interactive and learning module : deflection of beams

The concept of bending is an important engineering concept used in the analysis of many machining and structural components, such as beams and bars. In the engineering industry, maximum allowable deflection of a beam is a crucial component in a design specification. The purpose of this work is to de...

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Main Author: Lim, Shyan Jun.
Other Authors: Tan Soon Huat
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2010
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-405742023-03-04T18:43:37Z Development of interactive and learning module : deflection of beams Lim, Shyan Jun. Tan Soon Huat School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::General::Education DRNTU::Engineering::Computer science and engineering::Computing methodologies::Simulation and modeling The concept of bending is an important engineering concept used in the analysis of many machining and structural components, such as beams and bars. In the engineering industry, maximum allowable deflection of a beam is a crucial component in a design specification. The purpose of this work is to develop an interactive simulation program to present the forces and deflections for future teaching and learning purposes. In line with numerous mechanics textbooks, the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory was chosen as the approach for the mathematical analysis of the deflection of beams. The methodology of programming is by modular approach to provide a clear separation between the functional layers. The core of the functional layers is the computational function SJ05.m which performs all sub-function computations and presents the results in the form of maximum deflection, deflection graph, and 2D animation of the deflection. Presentation of the computations is also verified with published solutions of textbook (Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., John T. DeWolf, 2006), as well as compared with freeware beam deflection software available to the public. In an attempt to distinguish between freeware beam application available on the internet, user-friendliness and visual presentation are high importance in the program. Deflection diagram, stating maximum deflection and location of maximum deflection have been tuned to present a gentle curve instead of one that spans over an entire graphical window. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 2010-06-16T08:14:30Z 2010-06-16T08:14:30Z 2010 2010 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/40574 en Nanyang Technological University 108 p. application/pdf
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Lim, Shyan Jun.
Development of interactive and learning module : deflection of beams
description The concept of bending is an important engineering concept used in the analysis of many machining and structural components, such as beams and bars. In the engineering industry, maximum allowable deflection of a beam is a crucial component in a design specification. The purpose of this work is to develop an interactive simulation program to present the forces and deflections for future teaching and learning purposes. In line with numerous mechanics textbooks, the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory was chosen as the approach for the mathematical analysis of the deflection of beams. The methodology of programming is by modular approach to provide a clear separation between the functional layers. The core of the functional layers is the computational function SJ05.m which performs all sub-function computations and presents the results in the form of maximum deflection, deflection graph, and 2D animation of the deflection. Presentation of the computations is also verified with published solutions of textbook (Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., John T. DeWolf, 2006), as well as compared with freeware beam deflection software available to the public. In an attempt to distinguish between freeware beam application available on the internet, user-friendliness and visual presentation are high importance in the program. Deflection diagram, stating maximum deflection and location of maximum deflection have been tuned to present a gentle curve instead of one that spans over an entire graphical window.
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title Development of interactive and learning module : deflection of beams
title_short Development of interactive and learning module : deflection of beams
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