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Final Year Project 2020/2021

Design and Analysis of Bracket Side

View Mirrors

Student’s Name: Siti Zakiah Binti Salleh
Supervisor’s Name: Baizura Zubir

Supervisor’s Email: baizura@unikl.edu.my

Abstract This study regarding the analysis of the bracket of the side view mirror is used
purposefully as an assist to help the driver have a clearer vision while driving the vehicle. In
designing this vehicle exterior section, a solid structural side view mirror and bracket are
necessary. This mounting bracket is tension-prone and can break at a critical point with
significant stress. This research finds out the highest amount of force that the bracket is can
withstand and improvise the bracket to hold on to the force longer. Based on simulation
findings from Finite Element Analysis for three different designs, Original Design, Design 1,
and Design 2, each with three different thicknesses of 17.2mm, 18.5mm, and 21.9mm, it can
be inferred that Design 2 exerted the largest amount of maximum stress. Regardless of the
maximum force that may be imposed to the bracket side view mirror of Design 2, Design 1
was picked as the best of the bunch. Since a result, the design range's FOS should not exceed
2, as this would result in material waste due to the bracket's thickness, a longer manufacturing
time, and a higher budget. Thus, the qualified bracket of the side view mirror was Design 1,
with a thickness of 18.4mm.

Keywords Bracket Side Mirror, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), ABS, Maximum stress, and
FOS

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical (Automotive) 11
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechatronics (Automotive)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical Design