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    Multi-leaf springs contain extra full-length leaves in addition to the master leaf to support transverse shear forces. For analysis, leaves are divided into two groups: the master leaf and graduated leaves form one group, while extra full-length leaves form the other group. The force applied is divided between these two groups. Deflection and bending stress formulas are derived for each group, with bending stress lower than values shown in the example table due to assumptions made in the hand calculations. Finite element analysis values are more accurate since fewer assumptions are made.

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    Multi-leaf springs contain extra full-length leaves in addition to the master leaf to support transverse shear forces. For analysis, leaves are divided into two groups: the master leaf and graduated leaves form one group, while extra full-length leaves form the other group. The force applied is divided between these two groups. Deflection and bending stress formulas are derived for each group, with bending stress lower than values shown in the example table due to assumptions made in the hand calculations. Finite element analysis values are more accurate since fewer assumptions are made.

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    Multi-leaf springs contain extra full-length leaves in addition to the master leaf to support transverse shear forces. For analysis, leaves are divided into two groups: the master leaf and graduated leaves form one group, while extra full-length leaves form the other group. The force applied is divided between these two groups. Deflection and bending stress formulas are derived for each group, with bending stress lower than values shown in the example table due to assumptions made in the hand calculations. Finite element analysis values are more accurate since fewer assumptions are made.

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    Leaf

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    Multi-leaf springs contain extra full-length leaves in addition to the master leaf to support transverse shear forces. For analysis, leaves are divided into two groups: the master leaf and graduated leaves form one group, while extra full-length leaves form the other group. The force applied is divided between these two groups. Deflection and bending stress formulas are derived for each group, with bending stress lower than values shown in the example table due to assumptions made in the hand calculations. Finite element analysis values are more accurate since fewer assumptions are made.

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    Multi- leaf springs are provided with one or two extra full length leaves in addition to the master

    leaf. These extra full-length leaves are stacked between the master leaf and the graduated-length leaves. The extra full-length are provided to support the transverse shear force.

    For the purpose of analysis, the leaves are divided into two groups namely master leaf along with graduated-length leaves forming one group and extra full-length leaves forming the other. The following notations are used in the analysis: nf = number of extra full-length leaves ng =number of graduated-length leaves including master leaf n= total number of leaves b= width of each leaf (mm) t= thickness of each leaf (mm) L=length of the cantilever or half the length of semi- elliptic spring (mm) F= force applied at the end of the spring (N) Ff=portion of F taken by the extra full-length leaves (N) Fg=portion of F taken by the graduated-length leaves (N)

    It can be proved that the deflection g at the load point of the triangular plate is given as

    Similarly, the extra full length leaves can be treated as a rectangular plate of thickness t and uniform width (nfb), bending stress at the support is given by

    The deflection at the load point is given by

    Substituting these

    If you go through the previous derivation you will realize that, 1. The force at the center is 2F, so if we take force at center as 9000, in calculation in the 4500, what formula the value used in 18F, is F = 4500, this will mean lower value of stress than what you have shown in the table 2. Secondly, the leaf spring in this derivation is flat one, but when you curve the leaf springs, in preprocess of getting the curvature, a certain pre-stress has is generated, while in operation the overcome preforce has to first overcome this pre-stress and then only it can cause further stress, this lowers amount. the stress value by certain amount. 3. In the derivation, the eye of the leaf spring is considered fixed, this gives us a reaction of F, rotations however in the problem you have sent, rotations are allowed at both ends, and at one end translation is also allowed, this extra allowance of motion, reduces the stress to a certain amount. amount.

    values Hence I suggest, we go with the value of FEA, what you will get is the same trend, but exact values are not expected, because FEA is a more accurate tool, and in hand calculations a lot of assumptions are made, hence FEA results will be at a certain offset. Hence at 9000N, your table shows value of something like 1500 MPa, But from point 1 above, if you take correction for F, then the stress value will fall to 750 MPa, And considering points 2 and 3, the bending stress will further reduce in the range of 700 MPa, I will directly send you bending stress, instead of Von mises, so that comparison is easy for is you. So kindly confirm the go ahead by Monday, otherwise the project might get further delayed

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