The span bridge has a base with dimensions 39 mm (length) x 12 mm (width) x 2 mm (height). The structure sits on a baseplate representing the surface of an oven furnace. The baseplate has dimensions of 49 mm (length) x 16 mm (width) x 4 mm (height).

Figure 66.3: Span Bridge Geometry

The finite element model of the entire structure is built in Mechanical APDL with SOLID185 elements:

Figure 66.4: Binder Jet Printed Bridge