Reliability Analysis of Key Parts of Ferris Wheel Based on ABAQUS

Ferris wheel structure with 36m diameter and 40 m tall is analyzed with Finite Element method by using ABAQUS software in different work conditions. The finite element analysis model of Ferris wheel supporting frame is established, and the force state of the ferrule supporting frame is analyzed. The safety factor of the support frame under wind load is reduced by about one time. The degree of utilization of the carrying capacity of the support frame is discriminated. This work provides a theoretical basis for improving the design of such components and improving the safety of the key bearing components of the Ferris wheel. Introduction Ferris wheel, also known as the viewing car, is a large wheel-like mechanical building facilities, amusement parks, theme parks common rides, usually used as a viewing platform. According to the difference between the operating mechanisms, the Ferris wheel can be divided into gravity-type Ferris wheel and Ferris wheel [1, 2, 3, 4]. Gravity Ferris wheel cockpit is hung on the wheel to maintain the level of gravity to maintain; The view of Ferris wheel cockpit is hung outside the wheel, the need for more complex mechanical linkage structure, with the location of the car around the rotation to keep the level of adjustment. Ferris wheel is basically the main structure of the form of steel structure, its strength is directly related to the safety of passengers. The equipment needs calibration when the organization testing equipment. While ABAQUS is a mature technology of large-scale professional finite element analysis software. In this paper, the bearing strength and structural stability of a Ferris wheel are analyzed by ABAQUS. Structural Parts and the Main Performance Parameters In this paper, the structure of the Ferris wheel shown in Figure 1. The structure of the Ferris wheel consist of support frame, axle, rim, spoke, spoke cable and sightseeing cabin. As the support frame stand the weight of the remaining components and the rotation of the force and torque, once the support frame is out of shape, it has an important influence on the safety. The support frame of the Ferris wheel is studied as the key bearing member. This paper studies the influence of wind load on the supporting frame of Ferris wheel. The main structure of the support frame consists of six round columns with diameter of about 0.5m. 14 round pipe were connected between the staggered. The length of round columns is about 20m. The base of the column is hinged and the top is welded to the axle. Material are Q235 steel. International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering and Intelligent Materials (ICMEIM 2017) Copyright © 2017, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Advances in Engineering, volume 100