BURI MIDRIB SPLITTER AND STRIPPER MACHINE FOR BASKET

WEAVERS IN ANTEQUERA, BOHOL

A Midterm Project Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Engineering and Architecture
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, Tagbilaran City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Machine Design 1 (PME 326) course

Joseph Edisson E. Bodiongan

Clyde Gleson A. Delos Reyes
Angel Mae S. Gaudicos
Nephets Neil E. Itong

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 3A

Engr. Lemuel Epe

April 2023

INTRODUCTION
 The Buri Midrib Splitter and Stripper Machine is designed to automate the midrib

stripping and splitting process for basket weavers in Antequera, Bohol. Basket weaving

is an essential part of the local economy and culture, but the manual process of

stripping and splitting buri midribs can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. This

machine aims to alleviate these difficulties by efficiently stripping and splitting midribs,

resulting in a higher yield of usable materials for the weavers. The machine will be

designed to be easy to operate, cost-effective, and customizable to meet the specific

needs of individual weavers. The machine's automation technology will help improve the

efficiency and productivity of the basket weaving process by reducing the time and labor

required for midrib stripping and splitting.

The primary function of the Buri Midrib Splitter and Stripper Machine is to split

and strip buri midribs. The machine uses a mechanism that cuts through the midribs

and separates them into thinner strips. These strips can then be used for weaving

baskets, which saves time and effort compared to manually stripping the midribs.

Overall, the Buri Midrib Splitter and Stripper Machine is a valuable tool that streamlines

the process of buri midrib preparation and enhances the productivity of basket weavers

in Antequera, Bohol.
 DESIGN CALCULATIONS

FOR BEAM CALCULATION

Material: ASTM A36 (For Bar)

Yield Strength: 248.16 Mpa = 35.992565 Ksi
Factor of Safety : N= 3 ( Based on Table 1.1 , Virgil Moring Faires ) (One direction,
repeated load, gradual)

A. For top support:

Try ½’’ x 18 gauge square tube

( 12.7mm x 18 gauge square tube )
Wall thickness: 1.2446 mm
𝑏 = 12.7𝑚𝑚

ℎ = 𝑏 − 2𝑡
= 12.7 − 2 (1.2446 𝑚𝑚)
= 10.2108 𝑚𝑚

𝐴 = (12.7𝑚𝑚)2 − (10.2108)2
= 57.02956336 𝑚𝑚2

𝑏
𝑌𝑐 =
2
12.7 𝑚𝑚
=
2
= 6.35 𝑚𝑚

𝑏4 − ℎ4
𝐼=
12
𝑚𝑚 )4
=

= 1262.018788 𝑚𝑚4

Weight of the Square Tube= 0.45 𝑘𝑔 (9.81 𝑚

2 ) = 4.4145 𝑁

𝑚 𝑠 𝑚

Thus,
Weight of the Rollers ( 4 rollers ) =
2.2743121 𝑘𝑔 (4) (9.81 𝑚
2 ) = 89.244006804 𝑁
𝑠

89.244006804 𝑁
Subjected load per Column= = 22.311001701 𝑁
4
From Side View:

∑ 𝑀𝑅𝐵 = 0 + 𝐽
𝑁
−𝑅𝐴 (0.889 𝑚) + 4.4145 (0.4445 𝑚)(0.889 𝑚) + 22.311001701 𝑁 (0.4445 𝑚) = 0 𝑚

𝑁
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑚 (0.4445)(0.889𝑚) + 22.311001701 𝑁 (0.4445 𝑚) 4.4145
0.889 𝑚
𝑅𝐴 = 13.1177461005 𝑁

∑ 𝐹𝑣 = 0+ ↑
𝑁
𝑅𝐴 − 4.4145 (0.889 𝑚 ) − 22.311001701 𝑁 + 𝑅𝐵 = 0
𝑚
𝑁
𝑅𝐵 = −13.1177461005 + 4.4145 (0.889 𝑚) + 22.311001701 𝑁
𝑚
𝑅𝐵 = 13.1177461005 𝑁

Thus,
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐵 = 13.1177461005 𝑁

Shear Force:
𝑉𝐴𝐿 = 0
𝑉𝐴𝑅 = 𝑅𝐴 = 13.1177461005 𝑁
𝑁
𝑉𝐼𝐿 = 𝑉𝐴𝑅 − 4.4145 (0.4445 𝑚)
𝑚
𝑁
= 13.1177461005 𝑁 − 4.4145 (0.4445 𝑚)
𝑚

𝑉𝐼𝐿 = 11.1537350505 𝑁 𝑉𝐼𝑅 =

𝑉𝐼𝐿 − 22.311001701 𝑁
= 11.1537350505 𝑁 − 22.311001701 𝑁
𝑉𝐼𝑅 = −11.1537350505 𝑁
𝑁
𝑉𝐵𝐿 = 𝑉𝐼𝑅 − 4.4145 (0.4445 𝑚)
𝑚
𝑁
= −11.1537350505 𝑁 − 4.4145 (0.4445 𝑚)
𝑚
𝑉𝐵𝐿 = −13.1177461005 𝑁 𝑉𝐵𝑅
= 𝑉𝐵𝐿 + 13.1177461005 𝑁
= −13.1177461005 𝑁 + 13.1177461005 𝑁
𝑉𝐵𝑅 = 0

For Moment: 𝑀𝐴
=0
𝑀1 = 0 + [ ]
𝑀1 = 5.39433668581 𝑁-m

𝑀𝐵 = 5.39433668581 𝑁-m − [ ]
𝑀𝐵 = 0

Hence, The Maximum Moment,

𝑀𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 5.39433668581 𝑁 -m
= 5394.33668581 𝑁-mm

Considering M based on yield strength: Design

of Bending Stress
𝑆𝑦 𝑀𝑐 𝑆𝑌 𝑀𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑦𝑐
𝑆𝑑 = > → >
 𝑁 𝐼 𝑁 𝐼

3
> 1262.018788𝑚𝑚4
82.72 𝑀𝑃𝑎 > 27.14225674023𝑀𝑃𝑎

1 ′′
Therefore, it is safe to use𝑥 18 gauge square tube for Top Support Beam
2

B. Main Frame Support Beam

248.16
𝑀𝑃𝑎 5394.33668581 𝑁−mm (6.35mm)

Try 1′′ 𝑥 18 gauge tube (12.7 𝑚𝑚 𝑥 18 𝑔𝑎𝑢𝑔𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑟)

2

Wall thickness : 1.2446 mm

𝑏 = 12.7𝑚𝑚 ℎ = 10.2108 𝑚𝑚
𝐴 = 57.02956336 𝑚𝑚2
𝑌𝑐 = 6.35 𝑚𝑚
𝐼 = 1262.018788 𝑚𝑚4

Weight of the square tube = 4.4145 𝑁

Thus, Weight of the Roller (4 rollers) = 2.2743121 𝑘𝑔 (4)(9.81 𝑚

2 )=
89.244006804 N
𝑠

Weight of AC Motor = 4.98952 𝑘𝑔 (9.81 𝑚

2 ) = 48.9471912 N
𝑠

Front View:
 𝑀𝑅𝐵 𝑁

𝑁
𝑚

𝑅𝐴 𝑁

↑
N
𝑅𝐵 m +89.244006804N+48.9471912N
N
𝑅𝐵 m N
𝑅𝐵 N

For Shear Force:

𝑉𝐴𝐿 = 0
𝑉𝐴𝑅 = 𝑅𝐴 = 51.897270096N
N N
𝑉𝐼𝐿 = 𝑉𝐴𝑅 − 4.4145 m (0.3175m)= 51.897270096N - 4.4145 m (0.3175m)

𝑉𝐼𝐿 = 50.495666346 N
𝑉𝐼𝑅 = 𝑉𝐼𝐿 − 89.244006804N = 50.495666346N − 89.244006804N
𝑉𝐼𝑅 = −38.748340458𝑁
𝑁 𝑁
𝑉2𝐿 = 𝑉𝐼𝑅 − 4.4145 (0.2413𝑚) = −38.748340458𝑁 − 4.4145 (0.2413𝑚)
𝑚 𝑚
𝑉2𝐿 = −39.813559308𝑁
𝑉2𝑅 = 𝑉2𝐿 − 48.9471912𝑁 = −39.813559308𝑁 − 48.9471912𝑁
𝑉2𝑅 = −88.760750508𝑁
𝑁 𝑁
𝑉𝐵𝐿 = 𝑉2𝑅 − 4.4145 (0.0762𝑚) = −88.760750508𝑁 − 4.4145 (0.0762𝑚)
𝑚 𝑚
𝑉𝐵𝐿 = −89.097135408 𝑁
𝑉𝐵𝑅 = 𝑉𝐵𝐿 + 89.097135408𝑁 = −89.097135408𝑁 + 89.097135408𝑁
𝑉𝐵𝑅 = 0

Moment:
MA = 0

M1 = 0+ [ + 50.49566634𝑁(0.3175𝑚)]
M1 = 16.25487866017N-m
M2 = 16.25487866017N-m-[(
38.748340458𝑁−39.813559308𝑁)(0.2413𝑚) +
2
39.813559308𝑁(0.2413𝑚)]
M2 = 6.776385434N-m
(88 .760750508 𝑁−89 .097135408 )(0 .07 62 𝑚 )
MB = 6.776385434N-m - [ 2
+ 89.097135408)(0.0762𝑚)]
MB = 0

Hence, the maximum moment:

Mmax = 16.25487866017N-m = 16254.87866017N-mm
Considering M based on yield strength: Design
of Bending Stress:
𝑆𝑦 𝑀𝑐 𝑆𝑦 𝑀𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑌𝑐
= > → >
� 𝑁 𝐼 𝑁 𝐼 �𝑑
248.16𝑀𝑝𝑎 16254.87866017𝑁 − 𝑚𝑚(6.35𝑚𝑚)
>
1262.018788𝑚𝑚4

=
3
= 82.72𝑀𝑝𝑎 > 81.78838577804𝑀𝑝𝑎

1
Therefore, it is safe to use "𝑥 18-gauge square tube for main frameto support beam.
2

FOR COLUMN CALCULATION:

Material: ASTM A36 (For Bar)

Yield Strength: 248.16 Mpa = 35.992565 Ksi
Factor of Safety : N > 3 (Mild Shock Steel)
Effective Length: Le = L/2 = 508 mm / 2 = 254 mm
Criticall Load: F = RA + RB = 51.897270096 𝑁 + 89.097135408 N = 140.9944055

For Main Frame Column:

a.) Try ½’’ X 16 gauge square tube (12.7 mm X 16 gauge square tube)
Wall Thickness: 1.125 mm
𝑏 = 12.7𝑚𝑚

ℎ = 𝑏 − 2𝑡
= 12.7 − 2 (1.125 𝑚𝑚)
= 10.45 𝑚𝑚

𝐴 = (12.7𝑚𝑚)2 − (10.45 𝑚𝑚)2

= 52.0875 𝑚𝑚2

𝑏
𝑌𝑐 =
 2
12.7 𝑚𝑚
=
2
= 6.35 𝑚𝑚

𝑏4 − ℎ 4
𝐼 = 12
(12.7 𝑚𝑚)4 − (10.45 𝑚𝑚 )4
=

= 1174.106508 𝑚𝑚4

Solving for Radius of Gyration:

𝐼
= √𝐴
𝐾

1174.106508 𝑚𝑚4
= √
52.0875 𝑚𝑚2

mm
Solving for Modulus of Elasticity:
𝐿𝑒 2𝜋 2 𝐸
=√
𝐾 𝑆𝑦

𝑚𝑚
2
2 𝜋 (𝐸 )
4. mm
=√ 248.16 𝑀𝑝𝑎

E = 35982.8444 MPa

Solving for Factor of Safety:

Consider Euler’s Formula:
𝝅𝟐𝑬𝑨
𝑳
𝑭𝒄 = 𝑵𝑭 = ( 𝒆)𝟐
𝑲
𝜋 (35982.8444 MPa)(52.0875 𝑚𝑚2)
2

𝑁(140.9944055) =
( 254 𝑚𝑚 )2
4.747740691 mm
 𝑁 = 45.83881876 > 3 (𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦)

Consider JB Johnson Formula:

𝑳

𝑭𝒄 = 𝑵𝑭 = 𝑺𝒚𝑨[𝟏 − 𝑺 𝟒𝒚𝝅(𝑲𝟐𝒆𝑬)𝟐 ]

254 𝑚𝑚 𝟐

248.16 𝑀𝑃𝑎 (4.747740691 mm)

𝑁(140.9944055) = 248.16 𝑀𝑃𝑎(52.0875 𝑚𝑚2)[1 −
MPa)

𝑁 = 45.83881876 > 3 (𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦!)

b.) Try ½ ‘’ X 18-gauge square tube ( 12.7mm x 18 gauge square tube )

Wall thickness: 1.2446 mm

𝑏 = 12.7𝑚𝑚

ℎ = 𝑏 − 2𝑡
= 12.7 − 2 (1.2446 𝑚𝑚)
= 10.2108 𝑚𝑚

𝐴 = (12.7𝑚𝑚)2 − (10.2108)2
= 57.02956336 𝑚𝑚2

𝑏
𝑌𝑐 =
2
12.7 𝑚𝑚
=
2
= 6.35 𝑚𝑚

𝑏4 − ℎ 4
𝐼 = 12
(12.7 𝑚𝑚)4 − (10.2108 𝑚𝑚 )4
=

= 1262.018788 𝑚𝑚4
 Weight of the Square Tube= 0.45 𝑘𝑔 (9.81 𝑚
2) = 4.4145 𝑁

𝑚 𝑠 𝑚
Thus,
Weight of the Rollers ( 4 rollers ) =
2.2743121 𝑘𝑔 (4) (9.81 𝑚
2 ) = 89.244006804 𝑁
𝑠

Solving for Radius of Gyration:

𝐼
= √𝐴
𝐾

mm
Solving for Modulus of Elasticity:
𝐿𝑒 2𝜋 2 𝐸
=√
𝐾 𝑆𝑦

𝑚𝑚

4.
mm

E=3 MPa

Solving for Factor of Safety:

Consider Euler’s Formula:
𝝅𝟐𝑬𝑨
𝑳
𝑭𝒄 = 𝑵𝑭 = ( 𝒆)𝟐
𝑲
𝜋 (36652.50813 MPa)(57.02956336 𝑚𝑚2)
2

𝑁(140.9944055) =
( 254 𝑚𝑚 )2
4.70416869 mm

𝑁 = 50.18800708 > 3 (𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦)

Consider JB Johnson Formula:

𝑳𝒆)𝟐
 𝑺

𝑭𝒄 = 𝑵𝑭 = 𝑺𝒚𝑨[𝟏 − 𝟒𝒚𝝅(𝑲𝟐𝑬 ]
254 𝑚𝑚 𝟐

248.16 𝑀𝑃𝑎(4.70416869 mm)

𝑁(140.9944055) = 248.16 𝑀𝑃𝑎(57.02956336 𝑚𝑚2)[1 −
MPa)

𝑁 = 50.18800708 > 3 (𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦!)

Summary:
Square Modulus of Safety Factor
Tube Area (mm2) Inertia (mm4) Elasticity
Euler J.B. Johnson
Sizes(mm) (MPa)

12.7 X 16
(1/2’’ X 16 52.0875 1174.106508 35982.8444 45.83881876 45.83881876
gauge)

12.7 x 18
(1/2’’ X 18 57.02956336 1262.018788 36652.50813 50.18800708 50.18800708
gauge)

Therefore, let us use ½’’ X 18-gauge square tube (12.7mm x 18-gauge square

tube) for Main Frame Column.