STRESS ANALYSIS OF

C-CLAMP
GROUP MEMBERS
Saurabh Kolte 201329
Mebin Philipose 201336
Suraj Nair 201341

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AIM AND PROBLEM DEFINITION

To model a C-Clamp and analyse for stress distribution
at the ineer and outer surfaces of the frame.

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INTRODUCTION
AC-clampis a type ofclampdevice typically used to
hold awood or metalworkpiece.
Commonly used in carpentry and welding
These clamps are called "C" clamps because of their C
shaped frame.

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INTRODUCTION

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METHODOLOGY
SOFTWARE USED ANSYS WORKBENCH 16.0
AUTODESK INVENTOR
ANALYSIS PERFORMED- Structural analysis
von-Mises stress

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THEORETICAL ANALYSIS
Cross-section of body: I-Section
Material: MCI Grade A
Ultimate strength (u) = 420 N/mm2

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CROSSECTION OF FRAME

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THEORETICAL DESIGN OF C CLAMP

FRAME
Mathematically:
u = c + b
u = (W/A) + (M x y/I) .(1)
Now,
A = 2[t x 4t] + [t x 2t]
A = 10t2
.(2)
M = F x lb
M = 3000 x 165
M = 495 N-m
.(3)
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THEORETICAL DESIGN OF C CLAMP

FRAME
y = 2t
.(4)
I = IWEB + 2IFLANGE
I = + 2[ ]
I=
u = +
t = 18 mm

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DIMENSIONS BASED ON EMPIRICAL RELATIONS

Height of the body = 10t = 180 mm 200 mm

Distance between axis of nut and axis of vertical
column(lb) = 18t =162 165 mm
Height of nut = 3t = 54 55 mm
length of upper horizontal arm = 5t = 90 105
mm
Length of handle = 190 mm
Screw specification = M 24 X 1.5
Length of screw = 180 mm
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DESIGN OF C - CLAMP

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MATERIAL SELECTED

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COMPONENT

MATERIAL

C-FRAME

CAST IRON

SCREW

STEEL

HANDLE

STEEL

SWIVEL

STEEL

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FRONT VIEW AND SIDE VIEW

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MODEL AFTER IMPORTING TO ANSYS WORKBENCH

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CASE 1: LOAD UPTO 3000N

VON- MISES STRESS ANALYSIS RESULTS

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CASE 1: LOAD UPTO 3000N

ENLARGED VIEW OF MAXIMUM STRESS POINT

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CASE 2: LOAD UPTO 6000N

VON- MISES STRESS ANALYSIS
RESULTS

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CASE 3: LOAD UPTO 10000N

VON- MISES STRESS ANALYSIS
RESULTS

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RESULTS OBTAINED

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CONCLUSION
Maximum value of stress = 124.72 Mpa
Maximum value of stress = 249.75 MPa
Maximum value of stress = 415.76 MPa
Maximum allowable stress = 420 MPa
Hence the design is safe for a load of 3000 N

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THANK YOU !
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