Abstract
Context: - Combination brackets are applied for fixing car and counterweight guide rails on the hoistway wall to deliver smooth and safe travel for side counterweight position.
Purpose: - The main intent of this work study is to compare the deflection and stresses value of the structural and sheet metal Combination bracket arises due to effect of forces imposed on the guide rail by the Car guide shoe.
Methodology: - Finite element method was performed for Structural and Sheet metal combination bracket to evaluate stress and deflection using SolidWorks Simulation software. Analytical calculation has been performed to calculate the forces acting on rail considering the case of safety gear operation as per EN 81-1
Research findings: - From this analysis, it has been found that structural combination brackets are stiffer compare to those made up of sheet metal.
Limitations: - Stress and deflection values shall be varied for different car cabin sizes. A case study of Car Size 1100x2000 mm for 13 passenger capacity rated load has been considered.
Originality/value: - This analysis results provides the possibility of selecting most reliable rail bracket for guide rail fixation.
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