Finite element analysis and redesign of the telescopic arm of a container spreader

• Main Author: Chia, Gilbert Keng Hoe
• Other Authors: Sellakkutti Rajendran
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/49380
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This report details systematically the static analysis of the telescopic arm of a container spreader, using the finite element method. The container spreader is a vital component in the transportation of container cargo over short distances, such as from ships to storage facilities at ports and term...