COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME463
MACHINE DESIGN 2

Plate no. 3:
Design of Wire Ropes

Submitted by:
Juvy Lyka R. Capul

Submitted to:
Engr. Danielle D. Cabaña, Meng

October 27, 2023

PLATE NO. 3: DESIGN OF WIRE ROPES
Select a wire rope used for an elevator to lift a maximum load capacity of 1000 kg for
a 10-story building in the Philippines averaging 3.5 meters per floor. The total weight
of the car is 1200 kg. Design and select also the dimensions of the car following the
specific standards for elevator design. Note that the design focuses only on the wire
ropes and the design of cage/car/cabin. Other parts, like machines, counterweights,
elevator shaft, etc. may not be included in the calculation.
Nomenclature:
w = Weight of the rope, lb/in
𝐴𝑚 = Net cross-sectional area of the rope, 𝑖𝑛2
E = Modulus of elasticity, (3 × 104 ksi for steel)
𝐸𝑟= Modulus of elasticity of the wire rope, ksi
𝐷𝑤 = Diameter of the wire, in
𝐷𝑠 = Diameter of the sheave or drum, in
𝐷𝑟= Diameter of the rope, in
a = Acceleration of the rope and load, in/𝑠 2
g = Acceleration due to gravity, (32.2 ft/𝑠 2 )
L = Length of the rope, in or ft
𝐹𝑡 = Tensile force in the rope, lb or kips
𝐹𝑢= Breaking force or ultimate force of the wire rope, lb or kips
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SECTION
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NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

0.07

0.92
Isometric View

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DETAIL A
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JUVY LYKA R. CAPUL
CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN OF WIRE ROPES ENGR. CABAÑA
Design Consultant/PME, whether the
object for which they are made is

BSME CS 4 executed or not, it shall be unlawful for any

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References:
1. Virgil M. Faires (1965). Design of Machine Elements

2. Khurmi, R. S., & Gupta J.K. (2005). A Textbook of Machine Design. Eurasia