Stress and Strain Analysis of a Wrench

Stress and Strain Analysis of a Wrench

            A wrench is described as a tool, which is used in applying a specific torque to some objects such as nuts and bolts, to a fastener. It further keeps the tools from turning. A bending beam is more related to a wrench. This is because, according to some viewed observations, applied load from one side of a wrench, is similar to a cantilever beam. However, this paper is aimed at discussing the stress and strain analysis of a wrench.

Pro/Mechanica is a package in the Pro/Engineer’s suite that is often used by designers in analyzing the stresses and deformations of s wrench, when it is used in tightening a nut (Engineer’s Solutions Suite: The Platinum Edition 37). While performing a wrench analysis, an individual should focus on the types of load that will be on the wrench. For instance, a bearing load will cause more stress to the wrench, since it will simulate the wrench tightening a nut (Palaščáková et al. 44). This occurs especially when a person applies a force of fifty pounds to the opposite end of a jaw.  The load further causes more strain to the nut, thus leading to a reaction moment, which further prevents the wrench from turning (Ander 433).  This analysis will scientifically assist in improving the design of a wrench to a more flexible tool, especially by improving the offset handles (Ismail 148). These handles will help in reducing obstructions on a flat surface. Also, the wrench analysis will help an individual to understand that a wrench can sustain a load of fifty pounds.

In conclusion, a wrench is a tool used in tightening some objects. A wrench is an essential tool for homeowners and professionals. Eventually, a wrench is used in providing grip to loose objects such as bolts.

Work Cited

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Ander, G. H. “Screw-Driver Wrench And Tap Wrench”. Scientific American, vol 105, no. 20, 1911, pp. 433-433. Springer Science And Business Media LLC, doi:10.1038/scientificamerican11111911-433b.

Ismail, Jam. “Spanner/Wrench”. Chicago Review, vol 39, no. 3/4, 1993, p. 148. JSTOR, doi:10.2307/25305733.

Palaščáková, Dominika, and Peter Demeč. “Virtual Analysis Of Machine Tools”. Acta Mechanica Slovaca, vol 21, no. 4, 2017, pp. 44-50. Technical University Of Kosice, Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering, doi:10.21496/ams.2017.036.