Finite Element of Bend Rod Sample 3

1. Compare the 2 material, steel and iron.

a) STEEL

Load (lbf) Maximum Stress (psi) Maximum Displacement (in)

300 16066.6 0.020861
700 37488.8 0.0486757
1000 53555.4 0.0695368
1300 69622.1 0.0903978
1600 85688.7 0.111259

Steel: Load vs Maximum Displacement

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Displacement (in)

Steel Maximum Displacements (in)

Steel: Load vs Maximum Stress

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Stress (psi)

Steel Maximum Stress (psi)

b) IRON
 Load (lbf) Maximum Stress (psi) Maximum Displacement (in)
300 84106.2 0.186497
700 68336.3 0.151529
1000 52566.4 0.116561
1300 36796.5 0.0815925
1600 15769.9 0.0349682

Iron: Load vs Maximum Displacement

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Displacement (in)

Iron Maximum Displacements (in)

Iron: Load vs Maximum Stress

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Iron Maximum Stress (psi)

2. Find the safety factor for the object make from the two different material. (1600 lbf)
 Material Yield Strength (psi) Maximum Stress for 1600 (psi)
Steel 36259.445 85688.7
Iron 44961.712 15769.9

Yield Strength
Factor of Safety =
Maximum Stress
36259.445
Factor of Safety for Steel is =
85688.7
= 0.4231537 psi

44961.712
Factor of Safety for Steel is =
15796.9
= 2.8462364 psi

3. Write your conclusion based on the analysis.