Engineering

Sustainable Design of L-Bracket Using Fusion 360 CAD Software: A Comparative Analysis

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  • Eng. Nada Jabir

    Mechanical Engineer
    Author

  • Dr. Hassan Osman

    Associate Professor
    Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71107/aqhj6274

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the sustainability of L-bracket design (used as support for shelf to a wall) in the early stages of the design process, by using the Manufacturing Sustainability Insight (MSI) tool integrated into the Fusion 360 CAD software. The analysis focuses on three primary factors: L- bracket design (with and without side support), material selection for manufacturing (Steel and Aluminum) and the type of manufacturing process employed in the production of the component (Subtractive and Additive types). The study compare the effect of different combination between material and manufacturing process on the amount of equivalent carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂e in gram) for L-bracket design. The results shows that the selection of material and manufacturing processes can lead to significant reductions in CO₂e emissions (around  85% to 92% respectively) when using steel as material and sheet metal fabrication as subtractive manufacturing process. These findings reinforcing the importance of considering sustainability early in the design stage which could help designers to make more environmental decision. 

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Author Biographies

  • Eng. Nada Jabir, Mechanical Engineer

    Experienced Mechanical Engineer at Industrial Sector with over 5 years of working in technical feasibility studies, production line valuation and products quality control.

    Academic Background:

    Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Production), Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan – Expected 2025

    Master of Business Administration in Project Management , Ahfad University for Women, Sudan - Apr 2014

    Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Khartoum (UofK), Sudan - Aug 2011                                                                                        

                                                                                   

  • Dr. Hassan Osman, Associate Professor

    Head of Mechanical Engineering Department at Sudan University of Science and Technology.

    Academic Background:

    Post Doctoral (composite material), 2012

    PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, 2011

    Master of Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, 2006

    Bachelor of  Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Sudan University of Science and Technology, 2000

    Area of Expertise:

    Materials and Solid Mechanics, Computational Solid Mechanics, Creep, Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics, and Mechanical Testing.

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2026-05-08

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Conclusions in Engineering

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Sustainable Design of L-Bracket Using Fusion 360 CAD Software: A Comparative Analysis. (2026). Conclusions in Engineering, 2(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.71107/aqhj6274