Date of Award
Spring 2000
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Stango, Robert J.
Second Advisor
Heinrich, Stephen M.
Third Advisor
Nigro, Nicholas J.
Abstract
A closed-form expression for the shear stiffness k of a solder joint, defined as the shear force applied at one end of the joint that results in a relative unit displacement between both ends, was derived in Heinrich et al, 1996a, assuming short beam behavior. In order to check the accuracy of that expression, a finite element analysis is performed. Three different joint shapes-- convex, cylindrical and concave-- are considered. The corresponding values of the shear stiffness generated are compared to the short beam analytical estimates. The difference between the two approaches is investigated and further work is suggested.
Recommended Citation
Saad, Hani Serhal, "Calculation of Solder Joint Stiffness Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis: Comparison with Short-Beam Analytical Estimates" (2000). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4091.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4091