Structural Analysis of Different Hinge Positions on the Mechanical Behavior of a Wooden Door System Using ANSYS

Year 2025, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 243 - 259, 26.03.2025

Yasin Furkan Görgülü , Rahim Merdan

https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1568430

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of different hinge configurations on the mechanical performance of a wooden door system using finite element analysis. Two configurations were evaluated: one where the middle hinge was positioned closer to the upper hinge, and the other where it was centrally positioned. The results show that the maximum von Mises stress for the upper hinge configuration reached 75.614 MPa, while the centrally placed hinge configuration exhibited a slightly higher stress of 78.809 MPa. However, the central hinge placement provided more uniform stress and strain distribution across the door. Deformation values were also significant, with a maximum deformation of 0.0213 mm observed for the centrally positioned hinge, offering better load distribution compared to the upper hinge configuration. These findings suggest that the central hinge placement enhances the mechanical stability and lifespan of the door by reducing localized stress concentrations. The study highlights the importance of hinge positioning in optimizing the structural integrity of wooden door systems.

Keywords

Deformation and strain distribution, FEA, hinge positioning, von Mises Stress, wooden door.

Ethical Statement

There is no conflict of interest between the authors.

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