29 Jun 448: Pulley Box Linear static stress analysis with non linear contact of a pulley box assembly. A half model was used for the analysis as the geometry and loads were symmetrical. The minimum factor of safety on yield strength was reported for each part, highlighting areas where design changes should be made. Posted at 11:00h in Read More
29 Jun 450: Chain Plate Assembly Fully non-linear stress analysis of chain plate assembly, subjected to a gradually increasing tensile load. The results showed that the chain will fail well before the intended breaking load, and hence saved expensive prototyping and physical testing. Posted at 11:00h in Read More
29 Jun 454: Small Hook Linear static stress analysis of a small hook design, using a non linear material model. The hook was subject to a straight lifting load, which was gradually increased. The load, where the stress reached the ultimate strength was reported as the maximum load before failure. Posted at 10:58h in Read More
29 Jun 457: Buoy Linear static stress analysis and a modal analysis of a buoy. The stress analysis consisted of 4 different load cases, with different applications of different acceleration loads. The modal analysis indicated which components of the design influenced the natural frequencies of the assembly the most. The stress analysis highlighted potential areas of concern in the model which required modification. Posted at 10:58h in Read More
29 Jun 459: Lightweight Buoy Linear static stress analysis with non linear contact, and a modal analysis of a buoy. The stress analysis consisted of 4 different load cases, with different applications of different acceleration loads. The modal analysis indicated which components of the design influenced the natural frequencies of the assembly the most. The stress analysis highlighted potential areas of concern in the model which required modification. Posted at 10:57h in Read More
29 Jun 463: Exchanger Steady state heat transfer, linear static stress, and linear buckling analysis of an exchanger design. The maximum allowable stress values for the static stress analysis were taken from standard ASME Section II D, which the model passed, although the recommendation was made to include environmental loads such as wind to ensure the design was strong enough for operation and to pass the required standards. Posted at 10:57h in Read More