Structural Analysis of a Feeding Tub

DEFINITION OF THE PROJECT

• Strength test of a welded design (feeding tub for containers) in consideration of a potential modular assembly
• Shell structure in the modular model
• Determination of  weld stress on basis of
  the structure stress concept
• Dimensioning of screws in a detailed model by means of
  resulting forces

CALCULATION

• Simulation of the means of transport by crane resp. lift truck
• Determination of critical stress during lock in
• Optimization of critical sectors
• Structural integrity assessment
• Screw design
  
  

RESULTS

• By sensible simplifications the complex structure can be optimised
• Stress can be reduced by up to 57 % at a low increase in mass
• Transport with lift truck slightly more favourable than transport with crane

By courtesy of Fraunhofer Technology Development Group TEG, Stuttgart