Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table
In this investigation, a folding table was proposed to optimize space utilization in a workshop. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, we performed 3D modeling for each structural element and conducted a static table analysis under an established distributed load. Fixed supports were strat...
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| description | In this investigation, a folding table was proposed to optimize space utilization in a workshop. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, we performed 3D modeling for each structural element and conducted a static table analysis under an established distributed load. Fixed supports were strategically placed at the contact area with the floor. Through computational simulation using the finite element method, a mesh consisting of 390 558 elements and 497 625 nodes was generated with an excellent mesh quality, characterized by a skewness of 0.2234. The analysis revealed a stress of 209.36 MPa, resulting in a safety factor of 1.84 when utilizing ASTM A36 structural steel as the material. To further validate the design, constraints, and displacements were configured, and a kinematic simulation was conducted to showcase the table's range of motion. This comprehensive study confirms the feasibility of the proposed folding table prototype. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a1e9ac48164543c0b622d47b6559a66a2025-01-13T21:25:49ZengUniversidad Nacional de ChimborazoNOVASINERGIA2631-26542025-01-0181193210.37135/ns.01.15.08525Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work tableIsaac Simbaña0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3324-3071Alexander Tirado1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9314-6562Anderson Arias2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9449-5344Xavier Vaca3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1231-5267Instituto Superior Universitario SucreInstituto Superior Universitario SucreInstituto Superior Universitario SucreUniversidad Politécnica SalesianaIn this investigation, a folding table was proposed to optimize space utilization in a workshop. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, we performed 3D modeling for each structural element and conducted a static table analysis under an established distributed load. Fixed supports were strategically placed at the contact area with the floor. Through computational simulation using the finite element method, a mesh consisting of 390 558 elements and 497 625 nodes was generated with an excellent mesh quality, characterized by a skewness of 0.2234. The analysis revealed a stress of 209.36 MPa, resulting in a safety factor of 1.84 when utilizing ASTM A36 structural steel as the material. To further validate the design, constraints, and displacements were configured, and a kinematic simulation was conducted to showcase the table's range of motion. This comprehensive study confirms the feasibility of the proposed folding table prototype.https://novasinergia.unach.edu.ec/index.php/novasinergia/article/view/542structural analysisnumerical analysiskinematicsfolding structuresimulation |
| spellingShingle | Isaac Simbaña Alexander Tirado Anderson Arias Xavier Vaca Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table NOVASINERGIA structural analysis numerical analysis kinematics folding structure simulation |
| title | Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| title_full | Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| title_fullStr | Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| title_full_unstemmed | Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| title_short | Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| title_sort | structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table |
| topic | structural analysis numerical analysis kinematics folding structure simulation |
| url | https://novasinergia.unach.edu.ec/index.php/novasinergia/article/view/542 |
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