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Regarding to use the effective Kirshhoff plate property to model a microbeam

Submitted by SHEN Zhiyuan on

I am studying the vibrational behaviour of a microbeam made of a polymer (Fig. 1). The beam consists of a paddle part and a tapered part and is fixed at the tapered end.

 

 

 

Fig. 1, a microbeam model.

 

How to analyze a "RepRap" design (static and vibrational)?

Submitted by mikew67 on

Folks,

I'm embarking on a project to build a modified copy of a DIY 3D printer.  See http://reprap.org/wiki/WebHome to get a rough idea.  In my case, I have my own lathe and milling machine, so I can fabricate more substantial components, e.g., by machining aluminum.  I also have larger stepper motors, some 3/8" precision rod and linear bearings that I can use.