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Khartoum University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Agricultural and Biological engineering

Conceptual Design of Transmission for Small Tractor

This is submitted to Khartoum University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
B.SC in Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Presented by

Ishag Ahmed Shareef

Omer Mohammed Zain Ahmed Omer

Mustafa Altahir Fadol Murkaz

Nadreen Hassan Ahmed Mohammed

Under supervision:

Dr. Omer Adam Rahama

September 2014

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 Acknowledgment

First of all there is nothing we could’ve done with out the help of Allah.

We want to thank all the people who supported us and helped us with the very best they can do starting

from our parents whom support was very precious and helpful. And our supervisor who believed in us

and helped us to go through the tough times.

And more importantly thanks to our friends from US for their quick response and their helpful

information.

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Contents
1 Abstract ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 CHAPTER ONE ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction:.................................................................................................................................. 6
3 CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED ................................................................................................... 8
4 CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Literature Review.......................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Power transmission system and Outlets:- ................................................................................... 12
4.3 Wheels:- ...................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Histories:-.................................................................................................................................... 15
1858 – 1919......................................................................................................................................... 15
1930 - 1939 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
1940- 1949 .......................................................................................................................................... 16
1950 - 1959 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
1960 - 1969 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
1970 - 1979 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
1980 - 2000 ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Traction Analysis Equations:-..................................................................................................... 17
4.6 Equations for Bevel gear:- .......................................................................................................... 21
4.7 Gear Ratios:- ............................................................................................................................... 22
4.8 Equations for Shaft‟s:- ................................................................................................................ 24
4.9 Equations for spring:- ................................................................................................................. 25
5 CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 ANALYSIS OF CHASSIS AND DESIGN TRANSMISSION .................................................. 27
5.2 Chassis Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 DESIGN OF SIMPLE TRANSMISSSION ................................................................................ 32

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6 CHAPTER FIVE...................................................................................................................................... 42
6.1 MATERIAL MECHANICAL DESIGN ..................................................................................... 42
7 CONCULATION:- .................................................................................................................................. 46
8 Recommendations:- ............................................................................................................................ 48
9 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 49
10 References ...................................................................................................................................... 55

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 1 Abstract
 To estimate the traction efficiency and actual travel speed from ZOZ chart.
 To estimate the drawbar pull and power of drawbar.
 The conceptual design simple transmission system for small tractor (gears – shaft – key -
bearing - spring). (Sketched in Solid Works).

Hopefully the conceptual of design small tractor would be assisting to design it, develop it and
generally makes agricultural an attractive profession.

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 2 CHAPTER ONE

2.1 Introduction:
In modern agricultural machines are used to reduce the hour of labor required to produce
agricultural product. Machines have been developed that enable agricultural producer to increase
the number of acres that they manage or operate.

Agricultural producer use tractor to operate the equipment that is used to till, plant, fertilize, and
harvest crop. Modern tractor range in sizes from 10 to 15 horse power (7.5 to 11 kilowatts) to
over 400 horse power (over 300 kilowatts). Grain combines with headers up30 feet (9.1 meter) in
width are used to harvest grain and seeds crops. Hay other forage crops can be harvested and
stored with modern equipment without any manual handling. Cotton, peanuts, fruits, vegetables,
and nut crops are harvested almost entirely by specialized harvesting equipment.
The development of the machines used in modern agriculture has brought new demand in
farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers. They must be familiar energy and mechanical
forces and have mechanical skills. It is important that they be able to select machines for specific
jobs and know how to safely operate, maintain, and repair them.
There is a great demand for persons to manufacture, sell, and service the machine used in
agricultural production. This is an important part of the power and machinery industry. It
includes the equipment and tractor companies, the farm equipment and supply dealers, the
independent repair and maintenance shops, the research and development centers, and all other
service that are necessary to support production a gricultural‟s needs for machines and
equipment.

Our constantly expanding population has required and will continue to demand an ever
increasing agricultural production of food and fibers. Some of the increased production that has

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been realized during the past century must be credited to advances in non-engineering phases in
agricultural technology such as better crop varieties, the more effective use of fertilizers and
pesticides, and improved cultural practices. A major factor, however, has been the increased
utilization of nonhuman energy and of more effective machines and implement.
Objectives of the foundation of this project is to design a small tractor helps small farmers
owning appointed by the mechanics at work in there a small farm fit, small, and limited income.
Our group that will take care of the design and development of agricultural machinery in Sudan
beginning of this project, which we ask god that we have the best start for the development of
agriculture in Sudan.

We thank the department of agricultural engineering at the University of Khartoum on their best
effort in order to promote agricultural and subdivision (agricultural revival) and especially thank
Dr. Omer Adam Rahama of the division of design and supervisor of this project and wish them
health and wellness.

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 3 CHAPTER TWO

3.1 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

3.1.1.1 Types of problems encountered:

The student approaching the subject of farm machinery engineering might well considered
the types of problems most frequently encountered in this field, together with the general
methods ordinarily employed in pursuing these problems. Although the variety of the
problems that might be encountered is wide, most of them can be grouped into the following
general classification.

1- Development of new type of machine.

2- Improvement of a machine, development of a new model similar to existing
machines, or design changes to reduce the manufacturing cost of a machine.
3- Comparative testing of several machines or evaluating of the performance of
particular machine.
4- Investigation of the effects of a machine or mechanized system upon crop production
and/ or economic.
5- Studies relating to the more efficient utilization of existing machines or their
adaptability to special situations.
6- Research studies of fundamental problems not specifically related to a particular
machine such as the study of the soil dynamics in relation to tillage and traction.

Commercial manufacturing organizations are, of course, concerned primarily with the

development and improvement of farm machinery, the ultimate goal being to obtain a product
that is useful and acceptable to the farmer and that can be manufactured and sold at a profit. To
this end, the farm machinery industry is doing and increasing amount of research, the results of
which can be applied to some particular class or group of machines.

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 4 CHAPTER THREE

4.1 Literature Review

4.1.1.1 General:-
The agricultural tractor is one of the classes of mobile machines that involves the „traction‟
process. The word 'traction' and name 'tractor' come from the word to „draw‟ or „pull‟ so a tractor
is basically a machine for pulling; other mobile machines such as locomotives are in the same
class. Vehicles like road trucks and even motor cars, which are essentially vehicles for carrying
loads, also involve the traction process.

The tractor is also in the class of machines that involves operation under what are known as 'off-
road' conditions. Others in this class include machines used in earth moving, mining and military
work, also four-wheel drive motor vehicles for cross - country operation.

4.1.1.2 Justification:-
The question is often asked as to what is so special about the tractor and its operation that would
justify its study as a machine in its own right. This may be answered by considering the
conditions under which the tractor is expected operate
1 - The agricultural soils, on which the tractor operates, are 'weak', they slip (shear) when
loaded horizontally and compact (compress) when loaded vertically.
2 - The loading conditions on the tractor are variable from job to job and, for efficient
operation, ideally require the tractor to be set up to suit each condition.

3 - The operating conditions for the tractor are highly variable both in time and
place, which requires continual monitoring and adjustment of both tractor and implement
in operation.

4 - The ground surfaces are rough and sloping, hence both tractor and implement control
is difficult; instability is an ever-present danger. This is important because the tractor
must be able to be operated by non-specialists

5 - A clearance above growing crops and the ability for the operator to see the ground.

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4.1.1.3 Development:-

The tractor evolved in the second half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th into its
present, conventional, two wheel drive form and four wheel drive variation. This form owes
much to history but also the fact that it is an inherently logical arrangement.

 Designers followed early tractor designs that were simply replacements for horses or
other draught animals.
 The layout takes advantage of the transfer of weight to the main driving wheels at the
rear, as the drawbar pull on the tractor increases.
 The layout is inherently stable in the horizontal plane because the implement commonly
being pulled behind the tractor tends to follow the latter and to pull it into straight line
operation.
 Rear mounted implements offer a minimum of offset loading and moment in the
horizontal plane; this contrasts with, for example side mounted implements.

As a result there has been little or no major change in the basic lay-out of tractor / implement
systems over their period of development although there have been major improvements in
engines, transmissions, tires, control systems and drivers' accommodation.

4.1.1.4 Classification types:-

Tractors may be classified according to their basic form, which in turn depends on the function
that each type is designed to achieve. They may be classified as follows:
Number of axles  one – walking
 two - conventional, riding

Number of driven axles  one - conventional and walking

 two - four wheel drive

Ground drive elements  wheels and tires, lugs, strakes

 tracks - crawler, track laying

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Use of wheels  traction – conventional
 propulsion / cultivation - power tiller

4.1.1.5 System and Power Outlets:-

Tractors are built in many forms and sizes according to the particular functions that they are
required to perform. However, in reviewing their performance it is sufficient to consider the
major systems and power outlets that are common to most tractors.

The following systems can be identified:-

4.1.1.6 Engine:-

The engine, which is the immediate source of energy for the operation of the tractor, varies in
type and size according to the type and size of the tractor to which it is fitted. It is a mechanism
which, using air, extracts the energy from the fuel and transforms it into a mechanical
(rotational) form.

Its output (in terms of torque, speed and power) is determined by the physical size of the engine
(which determines the amount of air that can be drawn in), the fuel burnt in that air and its speed
of operation.
Many other aspects of engine design and operation affect its performance. These include the
engine processes (the cycle of strokes on which it operates), the type of fuel and its method of
ignition (spark or compression ignition) and the mechanical details such as the design of the
components (pistons, crankshaft, valves) and the services such as the lubrication and cooling
systems.

Engines as used in agricultural tractors may be classified as follows:

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Operational cycle  Two strokes per revolution.
 Four strokes per revolution.

fuel ignition  Spark - gasoline, petrol, natural gas.

 Compression – diesel.

air induction  Unlimited- diesel.

 Throttled - spark ignition.
 Pressurized - super-charged.

speed control  Governed – automatic.

 Ungoverned – manual.

4.2 Power transmission system and Outlets:-

The transmission systems on the tractor serve to transmit power from the engine to the power
outlets are:
1. Traction system (wheels / drawbar / three point linkage).
2. Power Take Off.
3. Hydraulic supply.

The transmission elements which comprise these systems may be classified according to their
principle of operation:

Mechanical  Gears.
 Belts / chains.

Hydrostatic  Fluid pressure.

hydro-kinetic  Fluid momentum - Torque converter.

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4.2.1.1 1 – Traction transmission:-

4.2.1.1.1 Conventional tractor:

The components generally referred to as the `transmission´ and / or the `gear box´
transmit the rotation of the engine to the rear wheels in the conventional tractor this is
usually a mechanical system with shafts, gears etc.
The engine rotates at high speed (a few 1000 of rpm) and the tractor wheels must operate
at low speed (a few 10 of rpm), the traction transmission has the function of reducing the
speed of rotation of the engine to that required for the rear wheels.

The (traction) clutch which is usually of the friction type, is placed between the engine
and the transmission It enables the driver to temporarily disconnect the engine from the
rest of the transmission and to make a gradual connection when power transmission is
required and the tractor begins to move. Usually consist of one or more friction surfaces
connected to the engine.

That part of the transmission known as the 'differential' has the function of dividing the
drive to the wheels and allowing them to turn at different speeds as the tractor turns a
corner. Both wheels still drive because the input torques to them remains equal, but they
turn at different speeds, corresponding to the respective radii of the curves on which they
are travelling.

Common component in the transmission is the 'final drive' which consists of speed
reduction gears after the differential. These are placed in this position near the wheels to
avoid the low speed / high torque in the previous parts of the transmission.

4.2.1.1.2 Walking tractor:

The two-wheel or walking tractor the transmission usually consists of a variable speed V
belt drive from the engine, which also acts as a clutch as it is tightened or loosened. A

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 small gear-box may then be fitted, which in turn drives the wheels through chains. Such
tractors are not usually fitted with a power take-off but while stationary may be used to
drive equipment such as a pump. The belt drive to the wheels is removed and is used to
drive the attached equipment directly.

4.2.1.2 2 – Power Take of Transmission:-

An ('engine speed') power take-off (PTO) which is frequently fitted to conventional

tractors consists of a transmission from the engine to shaft which passes to the outside of
the tractor, usually at the rear, and may be engaged to drive attached machines. The
power passes from the engine through a friction clutch which is frequently operated with
the same pedal as the transmission clutch. This, and an engaging mechanism, allows the
drive to the power take-off to be stopped and started as required, independently from the
drive to the wheels. Hence the driven machine may continue to operate and process the
crop even though the tractor and machine are not moving forward. This is a very
convenient arrangement and a great advantage over older tractors with a single clutch and
especially over ground driven machines.

A "ground-speed" PTO may also be fitted. Here the drive to the PTO shaft is connected
to the drive to the wheels after the traction transmission and hence the PTO speed
changes as the traction transmission ratio are changed. The ground speed PTO rotates
slowly (a few revolutions per unit distance traveled) and may be used as a replacement
for a ground drive on machines such as seed drills where a fixed relationship between the
movement of the tractor and the function of the machine is important.

4.2.1.3 3 – Hydraulic supply:-

Here oil under pressure from a hydraulic pump, continuously driven by the
engine, is available to operate linear actuators (cylinders, rams) usually for the
purpose of controlling (raising and lowering) implements, or driving rotating
actuators (motors). One such ram, in-built into the tractor, is used to raise the
three-point linkage.

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4.3 Wheels:-
The tractor wheels and associated tyres have the function of supporting the tractor and of
converting rotary motion of the engine to linear motion the wheels must be chosen to:

1. Support the weight of the tractor (together with any transferred weight from
attached implements) while limiting the sinkage into the soil surface and the
resultant rolling resistance.
2. Engage with the soil (or surface) and transmit the traction, braking and steering
forces (reactions) while limiting relative movement and the resultant slip / skid /
side slip.
3. Provide ground following ability together with some springing and shock
absorption.

The important variables in relation to the tires include:-

1. Size (diameter and width) which determines their tractive capacity and rolling
resistance.
2. strength, expressed in terms of ply rating, which in turn determines the pressure
that can be used and hence the weight that the tire can carry; this in turn also
determines the tractive capacity and the rolling resistance.

3. Tread pattern which, together with the surface characteristics, determines the
engagement and / or contact with the surface.

4.4 Histories:-
1858 – 1919
 Steam plowing engine by J. W. Fawkes.
 Otto patents were issued for an internal combustion engine in 1876.
 The first tractor demonstration was held in the United States at Omaha, Nebraska, in
1911.
 Smaller, lightweight tractors were introduced.

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  The frameless-type tractor was introduced.
 Cast iron was first used in chassis on the 1917 Fordson tractor .
 Oil cooled clutch facings were first used on 1917 Fordson tractor .
 The power take-off was introduced on the International 8-16 tractor in 1919.
1920 - 1929
 A highly successful row-crop or all-purpose farm tractor was developed and marketed
as the McCormick-Deering Farmall Regular in 1924.
 The mechanical rockshaft to lift mounted equipment was introduced in 1927.

1930 - 1939
 Caterpillar introduced the diesel engine in 1931 in one of their crawler tractors.
 Rubber tires by Firestone Rubber and Allis-Chalmers were first offered in 1932.
 Hydraulic rockshaft replaced the mechanical rockshaft in 1936 on the Deere Model A
tractor.
 High-compression engines increased and in 1937.
 The weight-transfer hitch was introduced in 1938 on the Ford 9N tractor.
1940- 1949
 Remote hydraulic cylinders for mounted and drawn implements were adopted and
standardized by SAE and ASAE
 Number of lawn and garden tractors expanded rapidly.
1950 - 1959
 Power of tractors increased rapidly.
 Percentage of diesel tractors increased.
 Refinements such as power steering, automatic transmissions, and transmissions with
greater speed selections became widely available.

1960 - 1969
 Much more emphasis was placed on operator comfort and safety.
 Full power-shift transmissions became available.
 Planetary final drives for the final transmission reduction in large tractors.

1970 - 1979
 Turbocharger and intercoolers were added to diesel engines.

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  Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) became available.
 Most large tractors were equipped with cabs.
 Nebraska tractor test included sound level measurements in 1970.
1980 - 2000
 Tractors equipped with electronic sensing and control systems for improved performance.
 Introduction of rubber-belted track agricultural vehicles.
 Tractor size and power have appeared to reach upper limit of 300 kW.

4.5 Traction Analysis Equations:-

The development of empirical traction prediction equations have arrived with the
following equations:

4.5.1.1 Motion resistance ratio

………….. (3-1)
√

………….. (3-2)

4.5.1.2 Gross traction coefficient

( )( ) ………….. (3-3)

………….. (3-4)

The gross traction coefficient.

Mobility number, decimal.

a gross traction force, N.

Dynamic weight on the wheels, N.

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4.5.1.3 Mobility number ( )

( ) ( )………….. (3-5)

Cone index.

Section width of wheel, m.

Overall tire diameter, m.

Tire deflection, m.

Tire section height, m.

4.5.1.4 Net traction coefficient

………….. (3-6)

Net traction coefficient, decimal.

The motion resistance ratio, dimensionless.

4.5.1.5 Static Weight Distribution:

………….. (3-7)

………….. (3-8)

W = weight of tractor, N.

= Distance from rear axle centerline to center of gravity, m.

= ground support force on front wheel, N.

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 WB = wheelbase of tractor, m.

4.5.1.6 Dynamic weight distribution:

………….. (3-9)

= dynamic front wheel reactions, N.

Critical drawbar pull, N.
Drawbar height from the horizontal rear wheel centerline, m.

………….. (3-10)

Dynamic rear wheel reactions, N.

Drawbar height from the horizontal front wheel centerline, m.

4.5.1.7 Tires Loading and Unloading:

( ) ………….. (3-11)

Unloaded static rear tire radius, m.

Unloaded static rear tire radius, m.

Rim diameter of rear tire, m.

( ) ………….. (3-12)

Unloaded static front tire radius, m.

Unloaded static front tire radius, m.

Rim diameter of front tire, m.

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4.5.1.8 Gross traction force:

( )( ) ………….. (3-13)

………….. (3-14)

The gross traction coefficient

a gross traction force, N.

Dynamic weight on the wheels, N.

4.5.1.9 Motion resistance force:

………….. (3-15)
√

………….. (3-16)

The motion resistance ratio, dimensionless.

Motion resistance force, N.

4.5.1.10 Net traction force:

………….. (3-17)

Net traction coefficient, decimal.

………….. (3-18)

Net tractive force, N.

Dynamic force, N.

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4.5.1.11 Traction efficiency:

( )
* ( )
+( ) ………….. (3-19)

Tractive efficiency, decimal.

4.5.1.12 Critical pull:

………….. (3-20)

Critical drawbar pulls in KN.

Drawbar height from the horizontal rear wheel centerline.

4.6 Equations for Bevel gear:-

Pitch Angle: = Σ - ϒ……………. (3-21)

Σ = the shaft angle.

ϒ = angle of the pinion.

Face Angle: o= + δG……….. (3-22)

δG = Dedendum angle of the gear.

Root Angle: = – δG………….. (3-23)

Face Width: F = Ao/3…………. (3-24)

Ao = the outer cone distance.

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4.7 Gear Ratios:-
= ………….. (3-25)

= ………….. (3-26)

= ………….. (3-27)

Where:

NA= rev per min of small bevel ring.

nA = number of teeth on small bevel ring.

NB = rev per min of medium bevel ring.

nB = number of teeth on medium bevel ring.

Nc = rev per min of large bevel ring.

n c = number of teeth on large bevel ring.

DA= Diameter of small bevel ring.

DB = Diameter of medium bevel ring.

Dc = Diameter of large bevel ring.

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4.7.1.1 Power, Speed, and Torque:-

Power [kW] = ………….. (3-28)

………….. (3-29)

………….. (3-30)

………….. (3-31)

Where:

TA = torque transmitted by ring A.

TB = torque transmitted by ring B.

TC = torque transmitted ring by A.

TD = torque transmitted by driven bevel D.

Velocity or gear ratio (I g) = number of teeth on driven gear/number of teeth on driver

gear.

TD = TA = ………….. (3-32)

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 TD = TB = ………….. (3-33)

TD = TC = ………….. (3-34)

4.8 Equations for Shaft’s:-

Shafts subjected to twisting moment or torque only.

………….. (3-35)

Twisting moment in N-m

Torsional shear stress,

………….. (3-36)

The power transmitted, watt.

………….. (3-37)

Allowable shear stress, N/ .

Ultimate shear stress for the material MPa.
Factor of safety.

Shafts subjected to bending moment only

………….. (3-38)

Bending moment,
Bending stress or allowable tensile stress ,N/ .

………….. (3-39)

Ultimate shear stress, MPa.

Shafts subjected to combined twisting and bending moments

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 The shafts must be designed on the basis of the two moments simultaneously, the
following two theories are:
- Maximum shear stress theory or Guest‟s theory. It is used for ductile
materials such as mild steel.

√( ) ( ) ………….. (3-40)

- Maximum normal shear stress theory or Rankin‟s. it is used for brittle

materials such as cast iron.

√( ) ( ) ………….. (3-41)

The maximum normal stress in the shaft, MPa.

4.9 Equations for spring:-

Solid length:

………….. (3-42)
= solid length of spring, in mm.
= total number of coils.
= diameter of wire, in mm.

Free length:

( ) ………….. (3-43)
= the free length of spring, in mm.
= maximum compression, in Pa or kpa

Spring index:

………….. (3-44)

Spring index.
Mean diameter of the coil, mm.
Diameter of the wire, mm.

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Spring rate(or stiffness or spring constant):

………….. (3-45)

Spring rate,
Axial load required, N.
Deflection of the spring, mm.

Modulus of rigidity for the material of the spring wire, N/

Pitch of coil:

………….. (3-46)

Pitch of the coil,

Stress in helical springs:

( ) ………….. (3-47)

………….. (3-48)

Maximum shear stress in the wire, N/

Shear stress factor.
In order to consider the effects of both direct shear as well as curvature of wire:

………….. (3-49)

………….. (3-50)

K = Wahl‟s stress factor.

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5.1 ANALYSIS OF CHASSIS AND DESIGN TRANSMISSION

5.1.1.1 Traction system:-

Off-road vehicles, such as the agricultural tractor, are often expected to provide a
significant amount of tractive capability in excess of that required for self-propulsion on a
hard flat surface. In fact, the word “tractor,” derived from the term “traction engine,”
indicates the importance placed on developing traction for this type of off- road vehicle.
Historically, considerable improvements in traction have been made starting with steel
wheels and progressing to steel tracks, bias and then radial-ply pneumatic tires and, more
recently, rubber tracks. Of the three principal ways (power take-off, hydraulic outlet, and
drawbar) of converting a tractor‟s engine power into useful work, the least efficient but
most used method is pulling external loads through the drawbar.

Wismar and Luth (1972) developed traction equations used to define the performance of
tires on the soil with both frictional and cohesive properties. The equations have found
considerable use by researchers in the tire traction studies.

Brixius (1978) presented new revised Wismar and Luth traction equation s that improved
the prediction of tractive performance and extend the range of application. The revised
Brixius traction equation have led to a better understanding of the variables involved and
provided a technical for recommendations that have been in use in a number of years.
Zoz (1987) used the equations to develop a spread procedure that runs an LOTUS 123 for
predicting the tractive performance and the required static mass for a given performance
of both 2WD and 4WD/MFWD tractors .

5.2 Chassis Analysis

The traction prediction equations of Brixius (1987), Wismer and Luth have been used in
the Development of the computation various tractor chassis parameters, motion equation to
determining maximum drawbar pull based on selected dimensions and weight distributed
on the chassis. There are nine steps to identify if that assumption weight acceptable on the

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 front, and rear wheels. Also the traction efficiency is very important to show the ratio
between the drawbar power and axle‟s power.

5.2.1.1 1 – Static Weight Distribution:

Firstly identify the center of gravity of the tractor (balance point), and static reaction
forces by taken moment at the rear axle using the flowing equation (3-8).

Assumptions:

The total weight of 8131N, and the wheelbase of 1.5m, one over three of the total weight
distributed over the front wheel, and two over three of the total weight distributed on the
rear wheel(from the OECD), so the static reactions at rear and front wheels were 5424N,
2710N respectively then the center of gravity equal 0.9m.

5.2.1.2 2 – Dynamic weight distribution:

Weight transfer refers to the changes in the front and rear wheel reactions that occur
when a tractor pulls a drawbar load.

Assumption:

The drawbar pull of 2162 N, and hitch point height of 0.4m.

The calculated dynamic reaction at rear and front wheels axles were 4470 N, and 1756
N, respectively from the equations (3-9), and (3-10).

5.2.1.3 3 – Tires Loading and Unloading:

The front and rear tire static unloaded radius and loaded static radius were needed to
determine the rolling radius. Front and rear unloaded static radius was determined by the
following equations (3-11), and (3-12).

Assumption:

The rear tire section width, and the front tier section width, 0.2 m, and 0.1 m respectively.
And the rear and front tires diameters, 0.4 m, and 0.3 m, respectively.

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 The calculated from equation unloaded static rear and front tire radius were 0.4 m, and
0.3 m.

The calculated load static rear and front tire radius were 0.4 m, and 0.3 m, respectively.
And the deflection at rear and front tire radius were 0.02 m, and 0.01 m, respectively.

5.2.1.4 4 - Tires and soil parameters:

To predict the tractive performance of the tractors we have the flowing original equations
developed for bias-ply tire by Brixius (1987). Brixius expressed gross traction ratio, and
motion resistance ratio as a function of mobility number and wheel slip. He determined
the dimensionless numbers in the flowing equations (3-5).

From the table at soil class (soft and sandy) cone index 480kpa, the tire section height is
equal to half the difference between the overall unloaded diameter and rim diameter, then
the rear and front mobility number were 13 and 14 from the equation (3-5), respectively.

5.2.1.5 5 - Gross traction force:

Knowing all the parameters, calculated the gross traction coefficient of rear and front
tires from equation (3-3) were 0.5 and 0.5, respectively. And then calculated gross
traction force for rear and front tires from equation (3-4) were 2187 N and 882 N,
respectively.

(The slip for soft and sandy soil 14% - 16%) from OECD.

5.2.1.6 6 – Motion resistance force:

Knowing all the parameters, calculated the motion resistance ratio for the rear and front
tire from equation (3-1) were 0.14 and 0.13, respectively. Then calculated motion
resistance force for the rear and front tire from equation (3-2) were 618 N and 233 N,
respectively.

5.2.1.7 7 – Net traction force:

Calculated the net traction coefficient for both rear and front tires from equation (3-6)
were 0.35 and 0.36, respectively. And then calculated the Net tractive force for the rear
and front tires also equation (3-6) were 1568 N and 648 N, respectively.

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5.2.1.8 8 – Traction efficiency:
Refers to the fraction of axle power that is converted to drawbar power by the drive
wheel. Thus, tractive efficiency is defined in chapter three equations (3-19)

Knowing all the parameters, then calculated the tractive efficiency from ZOZ chart with
slip 16% and firm soil drawbar pull to axle‟s pull were 73%.

5.2.1.9 9 - Critical pull:

Stability is lost when the weight transfer becomes so large that the front wheels lift off
the ground. Blow Equation can be used to calculate the critical drawbar pull at which
stability is lost -- that is, when = 0.
Assumption: (The velocity of tractor 6 km\hr).

The drawbar pull will be 10136 N from equation (3-20), from ZOZ chart the drawbar
pull to static rear axle‟s force(SRAF) 1.65 then the (SRAF) were 6143N, the drawbar
power 14 Kw, and axle‟s power 19N. Also from ZOZ chart the actual velocity almost 12
Km\hr.

The Small Tractor in SolidWorks 2014

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 Rear tire of small tractor in SolidWorks 2014

Front wheel of small tractor in SolidWorks 2014

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5.3 DESIGN OF SIMPLE TRANSMISSSION

5.3.1.1 Design of bevel gears:

The drive and driven bevel gears in solidwork 2014

From equation (3-21) pitch angles for the three rings (A, , and ) were 65.6 , 53.3 , and
45 respectively. The face width by equation (3-24) for drive gear rings (A, B, and C)
were 5mm to all respectively, and for driven gear also 5mm.

Then after revolved the sketch in SolidWorks that the diameter of drive gear rings (A, B,
and C) were 100mm, 200mm, and 300mm respectively, and the diameter of driven gear
300mm.

5.3.1.1.1 Gear ratio (single gear train):

The gear ratio, or velocity ratio, between the rings and driven bevel gearwheel is in
inverse ratio to the number of teeth on each. Equations (3-21), (3-22), and (3-23) to
determine the ratios.

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 The diameter of small (A), medium (B), and large(C) drive bevel rings were 100mm,
200mm, and 300mm, respectively. The diameters of driven (D) bevel gear were 300mm.

The numbers of teeth for small (A), medium (B), and large (C) drive bevel rings were 22,
36, and 50, respectively. The numbers of teeth of driven (D) bevel gear were 50.

The ratios of meshed driven bevel gear with small, medium, and large rings were 1:2.2,
1:1.8, and 1:1respectively.

5.3.1.1.2 Shaft design:-

The shafts may be designed on the basis of:

1. Strength the following cases may be considered:

a) Shafts subjected to twisting moment or torque only from the equations (3-35), (3-
36), and (3-37)
b) Shafts subjected to bending moment only from the equations (3-38), and (3-39)
c) Shafts subjected to combined twisting and bending moments
The shafts must be designed on the basis of the two moments simultaneously, the
following two theories are:
- Maximum shear stress theory or Guest‟s theory. It is used for ductile
materials such as mild steel. From equation (3-40)
- Maximum normal shear stress theory or Rankin‟s. It is used for brittle
materials such as cast iron. From equation (3-41).

We used AISI 4340 Normalized material to design the shafts, the specifications of this
material from SolidWorks (Ultimate shear stress is 80000 N/ ), the bending moment
were 150000 N/ , the shaft diameter 50mm for length 500mm.

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Shaft designed in SolidWorks2014

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5.3.1.1.3 Key design:-
After identify the diameter of shaft form the ASME table we can able to choice the
suitable key for the shaft.

Used the rectangular key from the table the dimensions of (width, high, and length)
16mm, 11mm, and 76mm respectively.

Key designed in SolidWorks 2014

5.3.1.1.4 Bearing design:-

Also from ASME table for journal bearings after identified type of machinery then I can
easy selected suitable bearing for the work.

From the table select from machinery (transmission shafts), from the column of bearing
select (light and fixed), then the maximum pressure 0.175 N/ , and all the operating
values were 0.025, 7, 0.001, and 2 respectively.

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5.3.1.1.5 Spring design:-
we used spring to help for moving the drive gear away from the drive gear to easy
meshing, the type of spring is Helical spring with hard drawn material to identify other
parameter like solid length used equation (3-24) is 3mm. Then the free length from the
equation (3-43) is 24mm. Spring index 17.7, and module of rigidity 80 kN/ , spring
rate from equation (3-45) 0.9 N/ . The maximum shear stress from equation (3-49) is
2763 N/ .

Spring designed in SolidWorks 2014

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5.3.1.2 Neutral
All main shaft bevel rings are positioned so that they do not touch the driven bevel
gearwheel. A drive is taken to the lay shaft, but the second shaft will not be turned in
neutral position.

5.3.1.3 First gear

The first-speed driven bevel gear D on the second shaft is lid outer to engage with ring A
on the drive wheel; all other rings are rotate freely in neutral. In this rings, the reduction
in speed that occurs as the drive passes through the constant-mesh gears, B and C, is
reduced further by the firs-speed gears, D and A.

Ig1 = ( )…………..………… (4-1)

N output 1 = ……….…….. (4-2)

T output 1 = T input x ig1……….. (4-3)

First forward gear (the first power) in SolidWorks 2014

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5.3.1.4 Second gear
The second-speed drive gearwheel D is slid outside to engage with the medium ring B;
all the other rings are set rotating freely in the non-driving position.

Ig2 = ( )…………………….. (4-4)

N output 2 = …………..….. (4-5)

T output 2 = T input x ig2……… (4-6)

Second forward gear (the second power) in SolidWorks 2014

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5.3.1.5 Third gear
In this gear position, driven gearwheel D is slid out to mesh with gear C.

Ig3 = ( )…………………… (4-7)

N output 3 = ………………. (4-8)

T output 3 = T input x ig3………….. (4-9)

Third forward gear (the third power) in SolidWorks 2014

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5.3.1.6 Reverse gear
Sliding driven gearwheel on the second shaft to the inner and the same meshed happened but
change the direction of rotation of the output shaft.

The simplest rings arrangement uses a multi reverse rings, which is mounted on a face of drive
gearwheel.

First reverse gear (the first reverse power)

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Second reverse gear (the second reverse power)

Third reverse gear (the second reverse power)

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 6 CHAPTER FIVE

6.1 MATERIAL MECHANICAL DESIGN

6.1.1.1 Introduction:-
The knowledge of materials and their properties is of great significance for engineer. The
machine elements should be made such as materials which has properties Suitable for the
conditions of operation. In the addition to this a design engineer must be familiar with the
effects which the manufacturing processes and heat treatment have on the properties of
the materials in this chapter we shall discuss the commonly used engineering materials in
machine design.

One of the most important tasks for a designer is the specification of the material from
which any individual component of a product is to be made. The decision must consider a
huge number of factors, many of which have been discussed in this chapter. The process
of material selection must commence with a clear understanding of the functions and
design requirements for the product and the individual component.

The designer should consider the interrelationships among the following:

 The functions of the component.

 The component's shape.
 The material from which the component is to be made.
 The manufacturing process used to produce the component.

6.1.1.2 Classification of engineering materials:-

The engineering materials are mainly classification as metals and their alloys such as
iron steel, copper, aluminum, etc. None metals such as glass, rubber, plastic.

The metals may be further classified as ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals.

The ferrous metals are those which have the iron as their main constituent, such as cast
iron, wrought iron and steel.

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 The non-ferrous metals are those which have a metal other than iron as their main
constituent, such as copper, aluminum, brass, tin, zinc, etc.

6.1.1.3 Selection of Materials for Engineering Purposes:-

The selection of a proper material, for engineering purposes, is one of the most difficult
problems for the designer. The best material is one which serves the desired objective at the
minimum cost. The following factors should be considered while selecting the material:

 Availability of the materials.

 Suitability of the materials for the working conditions in service.
 The cost of the materials.
 The important properties, which determine the utility of the material, are physical,
chemical and mechanical properties.

We shall now discuss the physical and mechanical properties of the material in the following
articles.

6.1.1.4 Mechanical Properties of Metals:-

The mechanical properties of the metals are those which are associated with the ability of the
material to resist mechanical forces and load. These mechanical properties of the metal
include strength, stiffness, elasticity, plasticity, ductility, brittleness, malleability, toughness,
resilience, creep and hardness.

 Strength: It is the ability of a material to resist the externally applied forces without
breaking or yielding. The internal resistance offered by a part to an externally applied
force is called stress.

 Stiffness: It is the ability of a material to resist deformation under stress. The modulus of
elasticity is the measure of stiffness.

 Elasticity: It is the property of a material to regain its original shape after deformation
when the external forces are removed. This property is desirable for materials used in
tools and machines. It may be noted that steel is more elastic than rubber.

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 Plasticity: It is property of a material which retains the deformation produced under load
permanently. This property of the material is necessary for forgings, in stamping images
on coins and in ornamental work.
 Ductility: It is the property of a material enabling it to be drawn into wire with the
application of a tensile force. A ductile material must be both strong and plastic. The
ductility is usually measured by the terms, percentage elongation and percentage
reduction in area. The ductile material commonly used in engineering practice (in order
of diminishing ductility) are mild steel, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, tin and lead. The
ductility of a material is commonly measured by means of percentage elongation and
percentage reduction in area in a tensile test. It is the property of a material opposite to
ductility. It is the property of breaking of a material with little permanent distortion.
Brittle materials when subjected to tensile loads, snap off without giving any sensible
elongation. Cast iron is a brittle material.

 Malleability: It is a special case of ductility which permits materials to be rolled or

hammered into thin sheets. A malleable material should be plastic but it is not essential to
be so strong. The malleable materials commonly used in engineering practice (in order of
diminishing malleability) are lead, soft steel, wrought iron, copper and aluminum.

 Toughness: It is the property of a material to resist fracture due to high impact loads
like hammer blows. The toughness of the material decreases when it is heated. It is
measured by the amount of energy that a unit volume of the material has absorbed after
being stressed up to the point of fracture. This property is desirable in parts subjected to
shock and impact loads.

 Machinability: It is the property of a material which refers to a relative case with which
a material can be cut. The machinability of a material can be measured in a number of
ways such as comparing the tool life for cutting different materials or thrust required to

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 remove the material at some given rate or the energy required to remove a unit volume of
the material. It may be noted that brass can be easily machined than steel.

 Resilience: It is the property of a material to absorb energy and to resist shock and
impact loads. It is measured by the amount of energy absorbed per unit volume within
elastic limit. This property is essential for spring materials.

 Creep: When a part is subjected to a constant stress at high temperature for a long
period of time, it will undergo a slow and permanent deformation called creep. This
property is considered in designing internal combustion engines, boilers and turbines.

 Fatigue: When a material is subjected to repeated stresses, it fails at stresses below the
yield point stresses. Such type of failure of a material is known as fatigue. The failure is
caused by means of a progressive crack formation which are usually fine and of
microscopic size. This property is considered in designing shafts, connecting rods,
springs, gears, etc.

 Hardness: It is a very important property of the metals and has a wide variety of
meanings. It embraces many different properties such as resistance to wear, scratching,
deformation and machinability, etc. It also means the ability of a metal to cut another
metal.

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 7 CONCULATION:-
All the parameters are done and prepared to actual design.

From ZOZ Chart:

Type of soil slip Traction Drawbar Axle‟s power Actual speed

efficiency power
Firm sand 16% 73% 14KN 19KN 12Km\hr

Bevel gear design:

Drive gear

Pitch angles Face width Number of Module mm Ring diameter

mm teeth mm
Ring A 65.6 50 22 6 100
Ring B 53.2º 50 36 6 200
Ring C 45º 50 50 6 300

Driven gear

Pitch angles Face width Number of Module Diameter mm

mm teeth mm
Driven gear D 45º 50 50 6 300

Shaft design and key:

Material type Ultimate shear stress Bending moment Shaft Shaft length
diameter mm mm
AISI 4340 80000 15000 50 500
Normalized

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Material type Key width mm Key high mm Key length mm
AISI 4340Normalized 16 11 76

Spring design:

Material No. of Dia. Of Solid Spring Module Maximum Spring Max

coil and weir and free index of deflection rate shear
pitch mm length rigidity mm stress
coil mm mm

Hard 8 and 8 3 24 and 17.7 80 25 0.9 2763

drawn mm 56

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8 Recommendations:-
The design is conceptual to be assembled, designed and tested. It is simple and all
necessary precautions were taken in the design of the transmission. However it is
recommended that further research be done on it and its performance be evaluated.

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 9 Appendix

Machinery Bearing Maximum Operating values

bearing Absolute
pressure viscosity Z in
(p)in (z)in kg/m-s
p in

Auto motile and Main 5.9-12 0.007 2.1 0.8-

air-craft engine Crank 10.5-24.5 0.008 1.4 1.8
pin 16-35 0.008 1.12 0.7-
Wrist pin 1.4
1.5-
2.2
Four stroke-gas Main 5-8.5 0.02 2.8 0.00 0.6-2
and oil engine Crank 9.8-12.6 0.04 1.4 1 0.6-
pin 12.6-15.4 0.065 0.7 1.5
Wrist pin 1.5-2
Two stroke gas Main 3.5-5.6 0.02 3.5 0.00 0.6-2
and oil engine Crank 7-10.5 0.04 1.8 1 0.6-
pin 8.4-12.6 0.056 1.4 1.5
Wrist pin 1.5-2
Marine steam Main 3.5 0.03 2.8 0.00 0.7-
engines Crank 4.2 0.04 2.1 1 1.5
pin 10.5 0.05 1.4 0.7-
Wrist pin 1.2
1.2-
1.7

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Stationary slow Main 2.8 0.06 2.8 0.00 1-2
speed stream Crank 10.5 0.08 0.84 1 0.9-
engine pin 12.6 0.06 0.7 1.3
Wrist pin 1.2-
1.5
Stationary high Main 1.75 0.015 3.5 0.00 1.5-3
speed steam Crank 4.2 0.030 0.84 1 0.9-
engine pin 12.6 0.025 0.7 1.5
Wrist pin 1.3-
1.7

Reciprocating Main 1.7 0.03 4.2 0.00 1-2.2

pumps and crank pin 4.2 0.05 2.8 1 0.9-
compressors Wrist pin 7.0 0.08 1.4 1.7
1.5-2
Steam Driving 3.85 0.10 4.2 0.00 1.6-
locomotive axle 14 0.04 0.7 1 1.8
Crank 28 0.03 0.7 0.7-
pin 1.1
Wrist pin 0.8-
1.3
Railway cars Axle 3.5 0.1 7 0.00 1.8-2
1
Steam turbines Main 0.7-2 0.002- 14 0.00 1-2
0.016 1

Generator, Rotor 0.7-1.4 0.025 28 0.00 1-2

motor, 13
centrifugal
pumps
Transmission Light 0.175 0.025- 7 0.00 2-3

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shafts ,fixed 1.05 0.060 2.1 1 2.5-4
self- 1.05 2.1 2-3
aligning
Heavy

Table 1 Design values for journal bearing

Soil class Cone Index or KPa Typical Operation

Conditions

Soft or sandy soil 350 Rice harvest

480 Disking on plowed ground
or low-land logging
700 Spring plowing or
earthmoving on moist soil

Medium or tilled soil 850 Planting, field cultivating

1000 Corn harvesting, fall
plowing
1200 Wheat harvesting

Firm 1750 Summer plowing, logging in

dry season, earthmoving on
dry, clay soil.

Table 2 the soft sandy wheel numeric value can obtained from ASAE D49

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Table 3 key sizes related with shaft diameter

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Figure 1 ZOZ chats from OECD

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 Figure 2 Drawbar powers versus drawbar pull for the Farmland tractor at maximum governor
setting in various gears. ASAE tests.

Figure 3 Variation of fuel consumption and specific fuel consumption with engine
Power for the Farmland tractor engine at maximum governor setting. ASAE tests.

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