CREEM2024

CREEM 2024 - XXX Congresso Nacional de Estudantes de Engenharia Mecânica

DESIGN OF A LOW-COST DIDACTIC BENCH FOR TORSION ANALYSIS IN CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION SHAFTS

Submission Author: Fernando Eduardo Cavalcante Filho , MG , Brazil
Co-Authors: João Assis, Fernando Eduardo Cavalcante Filho, Leonardo Vinicius Nascimento da Silva, Moisés Torres, Elton Bonifácio, Carlos Souza
Presenter: Leonardo Vinicius Nascimento da Silva

doi://10.26678/ABCM.CREEM2024.CRE2024-0122

 

Abstract

Mechanical elements subject to torsion are common in engineering projects. Designing these elements requires knowledge of the material properties, which is obtained through mechanical tests. The aim of this work is to design an educational bench for studying shafts with circular cross-sections subjected to torsion, which is lightweight, cost-effective, and aids in the development of Mechanics of Materials classes. To achieve this, existing benches were studied to understand their operational principles and identify the main components and adjustments used. Subsequently, the initial design of a viable bench for manufacturing and testing was conceived. This prototype allows for the analysis of a test specimen considering variations in length, diameter, and material. A finite element analysis of the bench structure was conducted to identify possible critical points of the structure. The proposed prototype is a robust structure resistant to the forces generated during mechanical tests, with no risk of failure. Numerical results suggest that this version should be optimized to reduce weight and, consequently, the final cost. This prototype is easy to construct, meets the described project requirements, and is easy to handle.

Keywords

engineering, Educational bench, Torsion, Mechanics of Materials, Finite Element Analysis

 

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