private formula

Deflection at centre of rectangular plate of length, b, and width, a, with circular load concentrated at centre, clamped edges

Description

for k_1 see https://www.engineersedge.com/material_science/_rectangular_plate_circular_load_13646.htm

Variables

ymmaximum deflection (m)
k1value dependent on geometry (dimensionless)
Pconcentrated load (N)
awidth palte (m)
EYoung's Modulus, 210GPa for steel (N/m2)
tplate thickness (m)