FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
I am able to run FEA simulations on Solidworks on parts to optimise product properties.
THE BICYCLE CRANK
In this project I was tasked with optimising the stiffness-to-weight ratio of a bicycle crank. This was done by completing a topology study to identify areas of unnecessary material. Following this, a design study was conducted in order to run iterations of dimensions and geometry of an extruded cut. The results from both analyses were then used to inform an optimised design. Finally, using h-adaptive meshing, multiple static studies were conducted to ensure part survival. The final design resulted in a 36.2% mass reduction and a part safety factor of 1.26.
THE CAMPING MUG
For this project the inner cup part of a 3-piece camping mug assembly was tested. Here a drop test study was conducted under 4 conditions: falling vertically right way up or upside down from average standing shoulder height, and falling at a 45 degree angle from average standing or average sitting shoulder height . Following the study it was recommended that the wall thickness was increased from 1.5mm to 3mm and radii be applied to avoid critical stresses under these conditions.
