Device Assembly Diagnostic Stand Bracket Finite Element Analysis
The Device Assembly Diagnostic Stand (DADS) bracket is designed for use at the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility. It is intended to attach to the DADS and aid the placement of test devices into the DARHT vessel. Each DADS bracket is expected to withstand 100 pounds of force concentrated on the threads of a UNC 3/8-16 -2B tapped hole on the underside of the bracket. The bracket will be constructed of stainless steel-304L (material properties located in Appendix A). The total external dimensions of the bracket are 8.00 in. × 5.75 in. × 5.16 in. with a density of 0.286 lbm/in^3, the bracket will weigh approximately 38.47 lb. The purpose of this report is to document accurately the details of the finite element analysis performed on the DADS bracket and to prove the bracket can withstand the concentrated load, provided a safety factor of 5 to 1 is present.