Keywords
compliant mechanism, maximum torsion stress, rectangular beam, lamina emergent joint
Abstract
There are several design equations available for calculating the torsional compliance and the maximum torsion stress of a rectangular cross-section beam, but most depend on the relative magnitude of the two dimensions of the cross-section (i.e.,the thickness and the width). After reviewing the available equations, two thickness-to-width ratio independent equations that are symmetric with respect to the two dimensions are obtained for evaluating the maximum torsion stress
of rectangular cross-section beams. Based on the resulting equations, outside lamina emergent torsional joints are analyzed and some useful design insights are obtained. These equations, together with the previous work on symmetric equations for calculating torsional compliance, provide a convenient and effective way for designing and optimizing torsional beams in compliant mechanisms.
Original Publication Citation
"Chen, G. and Howell, L.L., “Symmetric Equations for Evaluating Maximum Torsion Stress of Rectangular Beams in Compliant Mechanisms,” Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 31:14, DOI: 10.1186/s10033- 018-0214-9, 2018. (Featured on cover.)"
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Chen, Guimin and Howell, Larry L., "Symmetric Equations for Evaluating Maximum Torsion Stress of Rectangular Beams in Compliant Mechanisms" (2023). Faculty Publications. 6498.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/6498
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2023-02-07
Publisher
ProQuest: Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Department
Mechanical Engineering
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