(Solved): Problem 2 The compliant mechanism below will be analyzed in two separate load cases: with a horizon ...

Problem 2 The compliant mechanism below will be analyzed in two separate load cases: with a horizontal force $$F$$ applied to the top rigid section, or with a horizontal displacement $$?$$ applied to the top rigid section. In addition to the dimensions shown on the drawing, the mechanism is made out of a material with Young's modulus $$E$$. Assume that the small deflection assumption applies, and that each compliant beam deflects as a fixed-guided beam. (a) For the case with the applied force, find the deflection that will result, as well as the maximum resulting stress in the mechanism. Your answers should be two equations that include only the dimensions given in the drawing, as well as the force $$F$$ and the Young's modulus $$E$$. (b) For the case with the applied deflection, find the force that causes the deflection, as well as the maximum resulting stress in the mechanism. Your answers should be two equations that include only the dimensions given in the drawing, as well as the deflection $$?$$ and the Young's modulus $$E$$. (c) For the first case, propose 3 changes you could make to the dimension or material to reduce the stress while keeping the force $$F$$ the same. (d) For the second case, propose 3 changes you could make to the dimensions or material to reduce the stress while keeping the deflection $$?$$ the same.