Mechanical Engineering Drawing

The triangular swivel gusset is to be fixed on the open end of the U-frame. The U-frame has been built by welding the two horizontal arms on the vertical web on the left end, while the edge b of the gusset is to be fixed between the arms on the right end using non-permanent fasteners.

The gusset is permitted to swivel a maximum angle of 1800 in and out of the plane of the U-frame under the effect of force P. Equal and opposite forces F act vertically on the right ends of the two horizontal arms, tending to bend the arms inwards.

Design the joint using appropriate, standard fasteners to permit the swivel under the force P on the gusset, while also being able to withstand the compression under the vertical forces F. For better stability of the connections, you may need to machine or add flat blocks at the tips of the gusset.

The welding of the two horizontal arms on the vertical web also needs to be strengthened to prevent any possible cracking.

You may choose to strengthen it by attaching reinforcement brackets or gussets, or building up on the surface by weld deposit, or remaking the U-frame from scratch as an assembly of individual arms and web joined using standard fasteners

Make orthographic drawings of your design with dimensioning, welding specifications and a parts list with identification labels.

The rationale for the design should be neatly handwritten/typed-up and appended to the drawing sheet/s.

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