Re: DEFLECTION OF SOLID SHAFT

Tom,

I used formulas out of the "Machinery's Handbook" to calculate
the deflection. I have not yet found a simple way to calculate the
deflection of a shaft that is fixed at both ends with multiple load
points. I used this worksheet to just ballpark the shaft size in a
worst case scenario. To use the worksheet just fill in all the red
text areas. I have locked the rest of the worksheet so that I
accidentally erase anything. The "Material" table, in the top right
corner of the worksheet, has the E value of a few common materials.
Hope this helps.

Jason