NDLI: Analysis & Optimization of Connecting Rod

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Charkha, P.G. Jaju, S.B.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	The main objective of this study was to explore weight reduction opportunities for a production forged steel connecting rod. This has entailed performing a detailed load analysis. Therefore, this study has dealt with two subjects, first, static load stress analysis of the connecting rod, and second, optimization for weight. In this project, finite element analysis of single cylinder four stroke petrol engine is taken as a case study, Structural systems of connecting rod can be easily analyzed using Finite Element techniques. So firstly a proper Finite Element Model is developed using Cad software Pro/E Wildfire 3.0. Then the Finite element analysis is done to determine the von Mises stresses in the existing connecting rod for the given loading conditions using Finite Element Analysis software ANSYS WORKBENCH 9.0. In the first part of the study, the static loads acting on the connecting rod, after that the work is carried out for safe design. Based on the observations of the static FEA and the load analysis results, the load for the optimization study was selected. The results were also used to determine degree of stress multiaxiality, and the fatigue model to be used for analyzing the fatigue strength. Outputs include fatigue life, damage, factor of safety, stress biaxiality, fatigue sensitivity. The component was optimized for weight subject to fatigue life and space constraints and manufacturability.
Starting Page	86
Ending Page	91
File Size	458616
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424452507
DOI	10.1109/ICETET.2009.30
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-12-16
Publisher Place	India
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Production Fatigue Performance analysis Safety Finite element methods Steel Joining processes Stress Petroleum Engine cylinders
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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