Structural Simulation Analysis of a Hybridized Composite Pulley using SolidWorks Simulation Technique

Authors

  • Emifoniye Elvis Mechanical Engineering Department, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
  • Chiedozie Chukwuemeka Nwobi-okoye Mechanical Engineering Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria
  • Vincent Chukwuemeka Ezechukwu Mechanical Engineering Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14848687

Keywords:

composite, hybridized pulley, finite element, method, a36 steel, solidworks

Abstract

This study explores the simulation and finite element analysis of a pulley hybridized composite reinforced (with silica sand and soda-lime glass) A36 grade steel and cast iron steel. SolidWorks simulation techniques were used in this study for the numerical analysis of stress-strain distribution and deformation under applied torque. A simulation study was carried out under the three different materials. The hybridized pulley had the highest strain and displacement of 5.63×10⁻² and 1.258×10⁻² for cast iron but the least weight of 1.8659N for the hybridized pulley. The material of choice based on displacement was cast iron pulley material, but based on weight and operational sufficiency, the hybridized pulley material can also be chosen because there were no large deviations from the strain and displacement analysis.

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2025-01-28

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Elvis, E., Nwobi-okoye, C. C., & Ezechukwu, V. C. (2025). Structural Simulation Analysis of a Hybridized Composite Pulley using SolidWorks Simulation Technique. Applied Science and Engineering Journal for Advanced Research, 4(1), 41–49. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14848687

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January Issue

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