Norwich University

David Crawford School of Engineering

EG109 – Fall 2020

Lab #8

Introduction to Engineering I

Pelayo M. Martinez Rodriguez Miaja

October 23, 2020

Professor Joseph Collins

Wrench made in solidworks (3D)

Max Stress = 2.823E+04psi

Yield Strength = 8.998E+04
Max Displacement = 1.873E-02
At 150Lb, the wrench has its max stress close to the yield strength of Alloy Steel.
The comparison of different forces applied to the same material.

Takeaways:
With an applied power going one way, the wrench couldn't have twisted anyplace
else yet the handle while having a great deal of pressure in the indents in the neck
of the wrench. The most extreme pressure happened in the neck indents in the
wrench while the avoidance happened towards the butt of the wrench. The pressure
is most pervasive where there is a frail point; the indents on the neck have the least
measure of take encompassing it hence it would be focused on additional. The
diversion happened nearer to where the power was applied in light of the fact that
that is the place where all the power is being applied so the handle would twist
first. On the off chance that the thickness were diminished to 0.1inches, I figure the
vonMises would increment on the grounds that there would be less power expected
to twist the wrench. The maximum changed when the material changed to
aluminum since aluminum isn't as solid as steel. The various kinds of aluminum
were vital to the contrast in pressure. The 3003-H18 Aluminum had the biggest
flexible area. The composite steel is acceptable on the off chance that you need it
to withstand a ton of power and be solid. 6063-T6 aluminum is in a way that is
better than the 3003-H18 aluminum yet nor are on a par with the combination steel
wrench.

Utilizing solidworks, I had the option to comprehend test the distinctions of stress
between prepares with various powers being applied. What's more, I had the option
to see the amount more pressure Steel can withstand contrasted with aluminum. I
can perceive any reason why solidworks is so useful in light of the fact that we
don't have to really break a wrench when we can do an online trial.