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The landing gear will be able to survive landing
Triangle Hole
Simulation Setup
Assumptions and Preliminary Calculations
Assuming that Eclipse is 5kg
Fg = 5(9.81)
= 49.05
Applying a safety factor of 3, 150 newtons was applied to the part
Used Aluminum Alloy
Applied Loads
Load was applied to both axle holes
Fixtures
The mounting holes are the fixture for the test.
Mesh
Trial # | Mesh Parameters | Screenshot |
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1 | Element size: 2mm # of nodes: 24269 |
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2 | Element Size 1mm Nodes: 93681 |
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Results
Trial # | Maximum Stress (MPa) | Min Safety Factor | Screenshot |
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1 | 111.83 | 2.50 |   |
2 | 154.83 | 1.3402 |
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Conclusion
The landing gear will be able to survive landing