finite element analysis of a rollercoaster wheel assembly - me406 final project
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Finite Element Analysis of a Rollercoaster Wheel Assembly
ME406A-01Lorenzo Gutierrez
Object to Analyze – Roller Coaster Wheel Assembly
Modeling in FEMAP
Mesh
Front View
Side View
Back View
Underside View
Loads – 5 Scenarios
Main Wheels Only – 6000 lb
Main and Guide Wheels – 3000 lb each
Guide Wheels Only – 6000 lb
Guide and Upstop Wheels – 3000 lb each
Upstop Wheels Only – 6000 lb
Verification – Top area when the main wheels are the only load bearing components
Simplify to a C-Channel
Model as a Seesaw beam with a Pin support
FBD
Bending Stress Calculation
Roughly matches the stress around the center!
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