Mechanical Design Portfolio

A collection of complex assemblies and FEA analyses showcasing structural design, simulation methodology, and optimization.

Complex Assemblies

Detailed mechanical designs featuring multi-component assemblies with animations and interactive visualizations.

Mechanical Compass

A precision compass mechanism featuring a multi-component rotating assembly. Designed with hardened steel and brass components for durability and accurate magnetic orientation.

Mechanical Compass isometric view

Front View

Mechanical Compass front view

Exploded View & BOM

Compass exploded view and BOM preview Open PDF

Mechanical Jack

A precision lifting mechanism featuring a screw-based jack design. Engineered for high load capacity with smooth vertical translation and secure locking.

Mechanical Jack isometric view

Front View

Mechanical Jack front view

Exploded View & BOM

Jack exploded view and BOM preview Open PDF

FEA Simulations & Analysis

Finite Element Analysis of elevator lifting mechanism components. All breaking load analyses at 204,000 lbf; fatigue analyses at 50,000 lbf operating load.

Elevator Hook

6.329 × 105 psi Max Stress
0.4757 in Max Deformation
623,299 Avg Life (cycles)

Geometry & Mesh

Elevator Hook front view
Elevator Hook mesh

Boundary Conditions

Boundary conditions diagram

Applied Load: 204,000 lbf (breaking analysis)

Fixture Points:

  • A: Fixed support
  • B: Force application (204,000 lbf)

Breaking Load Results (204,000 lbf)

Total Deformation
Deformation result Deformation scale

Max: 0.4757 in

Maximum Principal Stress
Stress result Stress scale

Max: 6.329 × 105 psi

Fatigue Analysis (50,000 lbf Operating Load)

Fatigue Results
Fatigue analysis

Avg Life: 623,299 cycles

Detailed Stress Distribution

Stress Zoom
Stress zoomed view
Deformation Zoom
Deformation zoomed view

Hook Bail

2.979 × 105 psi Max Stress
0.09442 in Max Deformation
23,301 Avg Life (cycles)

Geometry & Mesh

Hook Bail front view
Hook Bail mesh

Boundary Conditions

Boundary conditions diagram

Applied Load: 204,000 lbf (breaking analysis)

Fixture Points:

  • A: Fixed support
  • B: Force application (204,000 lbf)

Breaking Load Results (204,000 lbf)

Total Deformation
Deformation result Deformation scale

Max: 0.09442 in

Maximum Principal Stress
Stress result Stress scale

Max: 2.979 × 105 psi

Fatigue Analysis (50,000 lbf Operating Load)

Fatigue Results
Fatigue analysis Fatigue scale

Avg Life: 23,301 cycles

Detailed Stress Distribution

Stress Zoom (Top)
Stress zoomed view top
Stress Zoom (Inside)
Stress zoomed view inside

Elevator Body

9.867 × 105 psi Max Stress
0.1989 in Max Deformation
7,043 Avg Life (cycles)

Geometry & Mesh

Elevator Body isometric view
Elevator Body mesh

Boundary Conditions

Boundary conditions diagram

Applied Load: 204,000 lbf (breaking analysis)

Fixture Points:

  • A: Fixed support
  • B: Force application (204,000 lbf)

Breaking Load Results (204,000 lbf)

Total Deformation
Deformation result Deformation scale

Max: 0.1989 in

Maximum Principal Stress
Stress result Stress scale

Max: 9.867 × 105 psi

Detailed Views

Top View
Top view
Stress Back View
Stress back view
Deformation Back
Deformation back view
Stress Zoom
Stress zoomed view

Fatigue Analysis (50,000 lbf Operating Load)

Fatigue Results
Fatigue analysis Fatigue scale

Avg Life: 7,043 cycles

Elevator Bail

5.484 × 105 psi Max Stress
0.8681 in Max Deformation
16,207 Avg Life (cycles)

Geometry & Mesh

Elevator Bail isometric view
Elevator Bail mesh

Boundary Conditions

Boundary conditions diagram

Applied Load: 204,000 lbf (breaking analysis)

Fixture Points (4 Tags):

  • A: Force application (204,000 lbf)
  • B: Displacement X = 0
  • C: Displacement Y = 0
  • D: Displacement Z = 0

Breaking Load Results (204,000 lbf)

Total Deformation
Deformation result Deformation scale

Max: 0.8681 in

Maximum Principal Stress
Stress result Stress scale

Max: 5.484 × 105 psi

Fatigue Analysis (50,000 lbf Operating Load)

Fatigue Results
Fatigue analysis Fatigue scale

Avg Life: 16,207 cycles

Detailed Stress Distribution

Stress Zoom (Low)
Stress zoomed view low
Stress Zoom (Mid)
Stress zoomed view mid
Stress Zoom (Top)
Stress zoomed view top