diff --git a/test-bench-flexible-joints.org b/test-bench-flexible-joints.org index 418da2f..0864acf 100644 --- a/test-bench-flexible-joints.org +++ b/test-bench-flexible-joints.org @@ -1121,15 +1121,6 @@ exportFig('figs/test_joints_bend_stiff_hist.pdf', 'width', 'half', 'height', 'no #+end_subfigure #+end_figure -** Conclusion -:PROPERTIES: -:UNNUMBERED: t -:END: - -The measured bending stiffness and bending stroke of the flexible joints are very close to the estimated one using a Finite Element Model ($k_{R_x} = k_{R_y} = 5\,Nm/\text{rad}$). -The characteristics of the flexible joints are also quite close to each other. -This should allow us to model them using unique parameters. - * Conclusion :PROPERTIES: :UNNUMBERED: t @@ -1142,7 +1133,7 @@ This was crucial in preventing potential complications that could have arisen fr A dedicated test bench was developed to asses the bending stiffness of the flexible joints. Through meticulous error analysis and budgeting, a satisfactory level of measurement accuracy could be guaranteed. -The measured bending stiffness values exhibited good agreement with the predictions from the finite element model +The measured bending stiffness values exhibited good agreement with the predictions from the finite element model ($k_{R_x} = k_{R_y} = 5\,Nm/\text{rad}$). These measurements are helpful for refining the model of the flexible joints, thereby enhancing the overall accuracy of the nano-hexapod model. Furthermore, the data obtained from these measurements have provided the necessary information to select the most suitable flexible joints for the nano-hexapod, ensuring optimal performance. diff --git a/test-bench-flexible-joints.pdf b/test-bench-flexible-joints.pdf index c20d281..21c51b3 100644 Binary files a/test-bench-flexible-joints.pdf and b/test-bench-flexible-joints.pdf differ diff --git a/test-bench-flexible-joints.tex b/test-bench-flexible-joints.tex index a096dd8..0109b38 100644 --- a/test-bench-flexible-joints.tex +++ b/test-bench-flexible-joints.tex @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -% Created 2024-11-08 Fri 17:20 +% Created 2024-11-18 Mon 13:00 % Intended LaTeX compiler: pdflatex \documentclass[a4paper, 10pt, DIV=12, parskip=full, bibliography=totoc]{scrreprt} @@ -494,11 +494,6 @@ Most of the bending stiffnesses are between \(4.6\,Nm/rad\) and \(5.0\,Nm/rad\). \caption{\label{fig:test_joints_meas_bending_results}Result of measured \(k_{R_x}\) and \(k_{R_y}\) stiffnesses for the 16 flexible joints. Raw data are shown in (\subref{fig:test_joints_meas_bending_all_raw_data}). A histogram of the measured stiffnesses is shown in (\subref{fig:test_joints_bend_stiff_hist})} \end{figure} -\section*{Conclusion} -The measured bending stiffness and bending stroke of the flexible joints are very close to the estimated one using a Finite Element Model (\(k_{R_x} = k_{R_y} = 5\,Nm/\text{rad}\)). -The characteristics of the flexible joints are also quite close to each other. -This should allow us to model them using unique parameters. - \chapter*{Conclusion} \label{sec:test_joints_conclusion} @@ -508,7 +503,7 @@ This was crucial in preventing potential complications that could have arisen fr A dedicated test bench was developed to asses the bending stiffness of the flexible joints. Through meticulous error analysis and budgeting, a satisfactory level of measurement accuracy could be guaranteed. -The measured bending stiffness values exhibited good agreement with the predictions from the finite element model +The measured bending stiffness values exhibited good agreement with the predictions from the finite element model (\(k_{R_x} = k_{R_y} = 5\,Nm/\text{rad}\)). These measurements are helpful for refining the model of the flexible joints, thereby enhancing the overall accuracy of the nano-hexapod model. Furthermore, the data obtained from these measurements have provided the necessary information to select the most suitable flexible joints for the nano-hexapod, ensuring optimal performance.