154: Spreader Joint

Linear static stress with non-linear surface contact of a spreader joint design. A half model was used and the design was subjected to working loads. From the analysis it was found that stresses were well above the yield strength of the material used for the pin. Therefore recommendations were made on how to improve the design.

29 Jun 154: Spreader Joint

Linear static stress with non-linear surface contact of a spreader joint design. A half model was used and the design was subjected to working loads. From the analysis it was found that stresses were well above the yield strength of the material used for the pin. Therefore recommendations were made on how to improve the design.