1. DOE
3-D printing and experimental analysis
Additive Manufacturing and Stress Analysis of Optimized Structures
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2. Additive Manufacturing and Stress Analysis of optimized Structures
FEA
Conclusion
Stress AnalysisBoundary ConditionMesh refinement
Experimental and FEA results differ due to:
• Shear induced failure
• Buckling
• FEA analysis as isotropic material. Composite will give us better results