Deflection and bending stress in a tapered scoop stretcher plate

[abineeth]

Analysis of scoop stretcher -- deflection and bending stress help

I wanted to do a theoretical force analysis on the scooping part of scoop stretcher (a tapered rectangular plate). Can anyone suggest how to determine its deflection and bending stress ?

 

[nvn]

Would you be able to post a free-body diagram (FBD) of the tapered rectangular plate, showing constraints, applied forces, dimensions, and plate material?