Figure 1:
Force and deflection analysis models for a cantilever tapered BGCSWs: (a) Force analysis model; (b) Deflection analysis model
Figure 2:
Segment division of the tapered cantilever BGCSWs
Figure 3:
Geometric dimensions of the tapered BGCSWs (units: mm)
Figure 4:
Experimental loading
Figure 5:
Element types and loading conditions of FE model
Figure 6:
Deflection results derived from three independent approaches: FE simulation, theoretical computation, and experimental validation
Figure 7:
Shear and bending deflections of the tapered BGCSWs
Figure 8:
Proportional contributions of deflections from bending moment and shear force