How Can I Calculate Stress Points in My First Design?

[Huumah]

I'm trying my first design and want to make it successful before I actually make the product.
I want to calculate what the stresses are and where they are likely to be.

F is a varied load from -10 to 10 kN

To find the critical points, should I check the points that i labeled A, B , C , D ?

Which ones is most likely to have the most stress based on my design?

 

[SteamKing]

I'm trying my first design and want to make it successful before I actually make the product.
I want to calculate what the stresses are and where they are likely to be.

F is a varied load from -10 to 10 kN

To find the critical points, should I check the points that i labeled A, B , C , D ?

That would seem to be a good start.

Which ones is most likely to have the most stress based on my design?

It's hard to say based solely on a visual inspection of your gizmo. That's why you should challenge yourself and investigate the stresses. It would be more helpful if you had some calculations to review.

 

[mfb]

Without any other support, the thing will just accelerate quickly in the direction of the force - probably not a realistic scenario.
Stress gets more interesting if the thing is attached to something else.