스러스터 디스크 브레이크의 구조 해석 및 안전성 평가

초록

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted to verify the structural safety of thruster disc brakes applied to quay cranes. Since these disc brakes are continuously exposed to heavy loads and repetitive braking conditions, ensuring sufficient structural reliability is of paramount importance. SS410 was applied as the frame material and STS405 as the pin material, and structural analysis incorporating the respective material properties was performed using ANSYS Workbench. Based on a minimum operating range of 0.5 mm, the analysis yielded a maximum deformation of 0.52 mm, an equivalent stress of 231.79 MPa, and a shear stress of 79.09 MPa in the frame; the resulting safety factor of 1.77 confirmed that stress remained below the yield strength of SS410 (410 MPa), verifying structural safety under normal operating conditions. Under the maximum operating range of 3.0 mm, a maximum deformation of 3.13 mm, an equivalent stress of 340.26 MPa, a shear stress of 155.54 MPa, and a safety factor of 1.2 were obtained, all remaining below the yield strength limit of the frame material. Although stress concentrations were localized primarily in the frame region, both components remained within their respective yield limits. The results confirm the brake's structural integrity under normal operating conditions, though the 3.0 mm case warrants design refinement to meet the recommended safety factor of 1.5. Subsequent studies will address fatigue life, thermo-structural coupling, and dynamic loading to further validate and improve the design.

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