Strength-based Design Analysis of a Para-Plow Tillage Tool

Figure 1. Strength-based design analysis application algorithm for an appropriate agricultural machinery

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     Figure 2. Key aspects of the technical and dimensional specifications of the Para-Plow tool
     

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     Figure 3. Soil properties of the test field and testing scenario scheme
     

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     Figure 4. Components of the draft force measurement system and its tractor attachment
     

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     Figure 5. Components of the Strain-Gauge (SG) measurement system and SG locations on the Para-Plow
     

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     Figure 6. Schematic demonstration of the computer aided data acquisition systems and the pictures taken during
     

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     field tests of nominal (tillage dept: 400 mm) and worst-case (tillage dept: 500 mm) tillage operations
     

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     Figure 7. Field Test Results-01: Draft force and experimental stress values of nominal tillage condition
     

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     Figure 8. Field Test Results-02: Draft force and experimental stress values of worst-case tillage condition
     

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     Figure 9. Some statistical details and visuals from the Para-Plow CAD Modelling Procedures
     

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     Figure10. Material testing results and determination of failure criteria (material yield point)
     

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     Figure 11. Boundary conditions assumed in the FEA, details and verification (Skewness check) of the FE model
     

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