MEE5049 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
TERM PROJECT
Consider the clamping mechansim shown in the figure. By using the principles of
statics, the clamping force (or reaction force) at E is obtained as FE=7.2P for the given
dimensions. In the figure, P denotes the hand force applied by a worker. Design a
clamping mechanism to obtain a clamping force as FE  9P. Use the hand force P for an
avarage worker. Perform a static Finite Element Study to obtain the minimum Factor Of
Safety FOS=1.8.
FE
Engineering Mechanics-Statics 6th Edition, J.L.Meriam, L.C. Kraige, Page 216, Prb. 4/95.
Information on project delivery:
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Every student should prepare the project seperately.
The term project will be delivered on January 7, 2016.
The project files will be delivered in a CD, which will include the followings:
- Solid models of the parts and the assembly model.
- Power Point or Prezi (www.prezi.com) presentation file.
- Finite Element Analysis Results files.