To use the Finite-element Method for Optimization the Frame of a Straw Collector Cum Seeder Machine

Author: Rahul Gautam and A.K. Shrivastava

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Abstract

An effective numerical method for solving frame design problems is presented. The method has been shown to be applicable to non-swaying structures with a plane frame that can be partially or completely raised from the ground. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computational technique that breaks down complex structures into small elements and solves them numerically using various partial differential equations. In agriculture, engineers can use FEA-based numerical simulation to study the behavior of various input products to optimize the design of any machine without developing a prototype. The individual beams are solved alternately in two orthogonal directions and a relaxation technique is used in each joint to adjust both solutions and achieve rotational compatibility. The present study focused to design and simulates the frame of tractor operated straw collector cum seeder machine by analysis structure in the FEA technique. 3D isometric view of frame of a tractor-operated straw collector cum seeder use as a material in this analysis was created using CAITA V5 and then structure analysis was performed by ANSYS R18.0. After 3D modeling by CATIA V5, boundary condition was defined. To analysis the static structure analysis of the frame structure to find equivalent results total deformation, equivalent elastic strain, directional deformation (X-axis), minimum principal elastic strain, maximum principal elastic strain, and maximum principal stress were found to be 5.61 mm, 1.06 mm/mm, 1.80 mm, -5.76 mm/mm, 4.89 mm/mm and 0.00055MPa respectively at 100N scraping forces. The static structure analysis calculates the effect of steady (or static) load condition on a structure, while ignoring inertia and damping effect, such as those caused by time varying loads. The FEA approach was found to be a scientific and highly effective method for designing and simulating the frame of a tractor-operated straw collector cum seeder machine.

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CATIA, ANSYS, frame, deformation, strain, stress and FEA

Conclusion

A 3D model was created in CATIA V5 design software to design and simulate the frame of the straw picker and seed drill, and the static structure analysis was performed in ANYSIS version R18.0 software. At 100 N scraping force, the simulated results predicted that the total maximum strain was 5.61 mm, the maximum equivalent elastic strain was 1.06 mm/mm, the maximum directional strain (X-axis) was 1.80 mm, the minimum principal elastic strain was 4 .89 mm/mm, the maximum principal elastic stress was 4.89 mm/mm and the maximum principal stress was found to be 0.00055 MPa. It was found that the stress values are within the yield limits of the material. As a result, it was found that the FEA technique is a scientific and very effective approach to the design and frame of the straw picker and planter, and the prototype of the tractor straw picker and planter frame can be developed based on that.

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Rahul Gautam and A.K. Shrivastava (2023). To use the Finite-element Method for Optimization the Frame of a Straw Collector Cum Seeder Machine. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(4): 539-543.