Parametric Optimization of Rectangular Beam Type Load Cell Using Taguchi Method
Main Article Content
Abstract
-In this work, Rectangular beam type load cell is considered for stress and strain analysis by using finite element method. The stress analysis is carried out to minimize the weight of Rectangular beam- type load cell without exceeding allowable stress. The intention of the work is to create the geometry of Rectangular beam-type load cell to find out the optimum solution. FEM software HyperWorks11.0.0.39 is using for parametric optimization of Rectangular beam type load cell.
If the stress value is within the permissible range, then certain dimensions will be modified to reduce the amount of material needed. The procedure will be repeated until design changes satisfying all the criteria. Experimental verification will be carried out by photo-elasticity technique with the help of suitable instrumentation like Polariscope. Using Photoelasticity technique, results are crosschecked which gives results very close to FEM technique. Experimental results will be compared with FEM results. With the aid of these tools the designer can develop and modify the design parameters from initial design stage to finalize basic geometry of load cell.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
IJCERT Policy:
The published work presented in this paper is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means that the content of this paper can be shared, copied, and redistributed in any medium or format, as long as the original author is properly attributed. Additionally, any derivative works based on this paper must also be licensed under the same terms. This licensing agreement allows for broad dissemination and use of the work while maintaining the author's rights and recognition.
By submitting this paper to IJCERT, the author(s) agree to these licensing terms and confirm that the work is original and does not infringe on any third-party copyright or intellectual property rights.
References
A. RESEARCH PAPERS:
“Use of FEM and Photo elasticity for shape optimization of ‘S’ type load cell‛; Mr. V. A. Kamble, Mr. P. N. Gore; International Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 5, Issue 3; March 2012.
Shape Optimization of ‘S’ Type Load Cell Using Finite Element Method‛; Mr. S. M Ghanvat, Prof. S. G. Patil; International Journal of Engineering Innovation & Research Volume 1, Issue 3; 2012.
Stress Analysis of Crane Hook and Validation by Photo-Elasticity‛; Rashmi Uddanwadiker; Scientific Research Engineering; Sept.2011.
Finite Element Analysis and Optimization of a Beam Type Load Cell for an External Balance Design‛; Ankit Soni, Pankaj Priyadarshi; Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum; 2010.
Performance Evaluation of Strain Gauge Based Load Cell to Improve Weighing Accuracy‛; Prof. Kamlesh H. Thakkar, Prof. Vipul. M. Prajapati, Prof. Bipin D. Patel; International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology (IJLTET), vol. 2; 2013.
Measurement Systems, Application and Design‛; Earnest Doebelin; Tata McGraw Hill, Page 438-446; 2009.
B. BOOKS
Experimental Stress Analysis‛; James W. Dally, William F. Riley; Tata McGraw Hill; 1991.
Experimental Stress Analysis‛; Dr. Sadhu Singh; Khanna Publications; Fourth edition; 2009.
C. MANUALS
ADI ARTECH Transducers Pvt. Ltd.