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using a rope and a wheel. However, there are some other types of 2.5.3 Compound Pulley
pulleys that have a very complex mechanism. The combination of a simple pulley and a movable pulley is
The working mechanism of different types of pulley systems is called a compound pulley. It is also called a combination of the
given here below: pulley. It is oriented in such a way so as to reduce the effort to
2.5.1 Fixed Pulley less than half of the weight of the load. Thus the pulley system is
The simplest type of pulley system contains a wheel that is not mainly used by cranes to lift heavy objects of steel and concrete
free to move and rotate in any direction; this is a fixed wheel. in construction sites.
The amount of force applied to the pulley system is the same as
the weight of the pulley. This pulley system requires very little
space to operate and has the simplest mechanism among all
pulley systems.
Fig 10. Assembly in 3D Modeling software Fig 15. Pulley shaft attachment in 3D Modeling software
Fig 11. Teeth in 3D Modeling software Fig 16. Sectional view in 3D Modeling software
6. Introduction to FEA
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was first developed in 1943 by
R. Courant, who utilized the Ritz method of numerical analysis
and minimization of variational calculus to obtain approximate
solutions to vibration systems. Shortly thereafter, a paper
published in 1956 by M. J. Turner, R. W. Clough, H. C. Martin,
and L. J. Topp established a broader definition of numerical
Fig 12. Pressing shaft in 3D Modeling software
analysis. The paper centered on the "stiffness and deflection of
complex structures".
FEA consists of a computer model of a material or design that is
stressed and analyzed for specific results. It is used in new
product design, and existing product refinement. A company is There are multiple loading conditions which may be applied to a
able to verify a proposed design will be able to perform to the system. Some examples are shown:
client's specifications prior to manufacturing or construction. Point, pressure, thermal, gravity, and centrifugal static
Modifying an existing product or structure is utilized to qualify loads
the product or structure for a new service condition. In case of Thermal loads from solution of heat transfer analysis
structural failure, FEA may be used to help determine the design Enforced displacements
modifications to meet the new condition. Heat flux and convection
There are generally two types of analysis that are used in Point, pressure and gravity dynamic loads
industry: 2-D modeling, and 3-D modeling. While 2-D modeling Each FEA program may come with an element library, or one is
conserves simplicity and allows the analysis to be run on a constructed over time. Some sample elements are:
relatively normal computer, it tends to yield less accurate results.
Rod elements
3-D modeling, however, produces more accurate results while
Beam elements
sacrificing the ability to run on all but the fastest computers
Plate/Shell/Composite elements
effectively. Within each of these modeling schemes, the
Shear panel
programmer can insert numerous algorithms (functions) which
Solid elements
may make the system behave linearly or non-linearly. Linear
Spring elements
systems are far less complex and generally do not take into
Mass elements
account plastic deformation. Non-linear systems do account for
plastic deformation, and many also are capable of testing a Rigid elements
FEA uses a complex system of points called nodes which make a 6.1 Types of Engineering Analysis:
grid called a mesh. This mesh is programmed to contain the Structural analysis consists of linear and non-linear
material and structural properties which define how the structure models. Linear models use simple parameters and
will react to certain loading conditions. Nodes are assigned at a assume that the material is not plastically deformed.
certain density throughout the material depending on the Non-linear models consist of stressing the material past
anticipated stress levels of a particular area. Regions which will its elastic capabilities. The stresses in the material then
receive large amounts of stress usually have a higher node vary with the amount of deformation as in.
density than those which experience little or no stress. Points of Frequency analysis is used to test a material against
interest may consist of: fracture point of previously tested random vibrations, shock, and impact. Each of these
material, fillets, corners, complex detail, and high stress areas. incidences may act on the natural vibrational frequency
The mesh acts like a spider web in that from each node, there of the material which, in turn, may cause resonance and
extends a mesh element to each of the adjacent nodes. This web subsequent failure.
of vectors is what carries the material properties to the object, Fatigue analysis helps designers to predict the life of a
A wide range of objective functions (variables within the system) loading on the specimen. Such analysis can show the
are available for minimization or maximization: areas where crack propagation is most likely to occur.
Mass, volume, temperature Failure due to fatigue may also show the damage
Imported Model
Fig 25. Displacement 4 result in simulation software Fig 29. Displacement analysis result in simulation software
Displacement 5 - 0.850236 mm Strain – 0.0277011
Fig 26. Displacement 5 result in simulation software Fig 30. Strain analysis result in simulation software
8.1.3 Fatigue Analysis 8.2.2 Frequency Analysis
Life Cycles Material – PET
Load = 12 Kgs
Displacement 1 - 8.86101 mm
Fig 41. Displacement 2 analysis result in simulation software Fig 45. Fatigue analysis result in simulation software
Displacement 3-0.8763 mm 8.4 Analysis - 4
8.4.1 Structural Analysis
Material – ABS
Load = 16 Kg’s
Stress - 148.616 N/mm^2
9.5 Pulley
Load – 12 Kg’s Structural Analysis 3. Dempsey PC, Handcock PJ, Rehrer NJ. Impact of police body
Material -PET Stress – 46.47 N/mm2
Displacement – 1.0134827 mm
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