Automated Stress Analysis of Mechanical Sheaves and Pulleys

Author

M. Saraph
Ashok Midha, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
J. C. Wambold

Abstract

The conventional design of sheaves is based on either empirical formulae or very elementary stress analysis. A finite element stress analysis is presented for the full hub and the spoked sheaves with elliptical spoke cross sections. For performing the analysis, a general-purpose finite element analysis computer program, SAPIV is provided. The program can perform static and dynamic analyses of large 3-D problems and show the effects of varying design parameters.

Recommended Citation

M. Saraph et al., "Automated Stress Analysis of Mechanical Sheaves and Pulleys," Computers in Mechanical Engineering, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 1982.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Machine Components; Computer Aided Design; Power Transmission - Equipment

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1982 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1982