Model of a connecting rod is designed and stress analysis is done using finite element analysis. This book explains the theory in concise and direct way and the more important thing is, why are you using this method and where to apply it. Introduction the connecting rod is a major link inside a combustion engine. Pdf experimental analysis of connecting rod hero cbz using. Fatigue analysis of connecting rod using finite element. Theory and applications with ansys, third edition welcome to the prentice hall companion website to accompany finite element analysis.
Finite element analysis of polymer based automotive. This project considers two cases, first, static load stress analysis of the connecting rod, and second, optimization for weight. Experimental analysis of connecting rod hero cbz using fea software. Finite element analysis of gears in mesh by seney sirichai, ian howard, laurie morgan, and kian teh school of mechanical engineering curtin universi of technology perth, australia howardijvesta. Design and optimization of composite connecting rod using. Theory and application with ansys, third edition, by saeed moaveni. Through its chapters the reader will have access to works related to biomedical engineering, materials engineering, process analysis and. In this paper, existing connecting rod is been optimized with change of various design. The document may be of historical interest and is therefore still available for purchase. First is preprocessing which involves modeling, geometric clean up, element property definition and meshing. Fem analysis of connecting rod of different materials using ansys. The modeling and analysis will be done using finite element analysis software. Examination of finite element analysis and experimental results of quasistatically loaded acetal copolymer gears paul wyluda ticona summit, nj 07901 dan wolf msc palo alto, ca 94306 abstract an elasticplastic finite element analysis of the quasistatic loading of two acetal copolymer gears in contact is preformed. Pdf stress analysis of connecting rod using fea researchgate.
Then, if an additional two pairs of planes were passed normal to the first pair, a cube of infinitesimal dimensions would be isolated from the body. Based on the multidisciplinary design optimization method and the mdo software isight, the 16pa6stc diesel engine connecting rod was taken to the model, used the proengineer software to build the 3d model of connecting rod. Finite element analysis of ic engine connecting rod using. Design and design and and finite element finite element. Over 700 nodes and 800 elements comprise the model of the simply supported beam which is constrained in the x and y directions at the lhs key point 1 and in the y direction at the rhs key point 2. This study consists of two major sections, finite element analysis and. Ramamurty, jul 1, 2010, engineering mathematics, 448 pages. In this study cad model was prepared using catia v5 software and finite element analysis was done using ansys 14. Also the thermal analysis of the connecting rod is performed.
The main objective of this paper is to proposed a weight reduction opportunities for a production cast iron connecting rod. In the application of the finite element method, there are. Introduction connecting rod is a mechanical link which connects piston and crankshaft. The connecting rod is the intermediate member between the piston and the crankshaft. Connecting rod, solidworks, ansys, finite element analysis fea. The value of stresses and deformation were larger at the big end with respect to small end.
Pdf finite element analysis of connecting rod of ic engine. Stress analysis and optimization of connecting rod of. This thesis describes designing and analysis of connecting rod. Final cad model of optimized connecting rod is prepared in design modeler. In the first instance this results in an infinite set of equations, which is then reduced to a finite set. Optimal design of automobile connecting rod basic on. Comparision of manufacturing methods and analysis of connecting. Connecting rods rod, finite element model is developed using cad must. Introduction it has been forced for engine power and performance to be dramatically increased in recent years and it brings a higher ignition pressure and rated rpm. Therefore it is, typically designed for infinite life. Optimal design of automobile connecting rod basic on finite. Stress analysis and optimization of connecting rod using. Finite element analysis and multidisciplinary design. Pathade et al 2 in his study shows stress analysis of.
Finite element analysis is an engineering method for the numerical analysis of complex structures. Finite element analysis and research of engine connecting rod. In the present work an aluminium based metal matrix composite is proposed as a material for connecting rod. The gear stress analysis, the transmission errors, and the prediction of gear dynamic loads, gear noise, and the optimal. Alternatively, you can add the tutorial project from the public projects library by searching for tutorial. This method is known as finite element analysis by simulation in which pro e and ansys software packages are used for simulation. Based on the findings, it was found that it is possible for each casting defect to develop. The rod has length l, radius r and youngs modulus e.
Two planes from infinitesimal distance away and parallel to each other were made to pass through the body, an elementary slice would be isolated. Analysis of a gear train using finite element modelling. A mixedenhanced finite deformationforumation forces dependent on deformation pressure. Finite element analysis the 3d fe model for connecting rod was created by using ansys 14. The finite element method fem is a numerical method of solving systems of partial differential equations pdes it reduces a pde system to a system of algebraic equations that can be solved using traditional linear algebra techniques. Keywords optimization, finite element analysis, connecting rod, internal combustion engine, ansys, weight. Connecting rod stress analysis into your dashboard via the link above alternatively, you can add the tutorial project from the public projects library by searching for tutorial. Pdf analysis of connecting rod using analytical and. Global stiffness matrix is an assembly of element stiffness matrix that relates the displacements of the nodes on the mesh to applied external forces. Finite element modelling and analysis were performed. The infinite element method is a numerical method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical physics.
The structural model of the connecting rod was utilizing the solid. The result shows due to some casting defects porosity, crack initiated and propagated on the fractured surface. Finite element analysis fea let ttci perform an analysis of stress, strain, and flex induced on the printed circuit board assembly by the test fixture to validate fixture design before exposing the board to potentially damaging forces. Static stress analysis of connecting rod using finite element. Example of a finite element analysis of a beam a finite element model was constructed using plane 2d elements.
Composition of the proposed material is aluminium 60619%silicon carbide15% fly ash. In this project analysis is done on four stroke single cylinder petrol engine connecting rod. To reduce the numerical errors arising from the improper enforcement of the artificial boundary conditions on the distant surface that encloses the underground part of the subsurface, we present a finiteelementinfiniteelement coupled method to significantly reduce the computation time and memory cost in the 2. Static stress analysis of connecting rod using finite element approach. The connecting rod cr is the main moving parts and an important. Design and analysis of connecting rod using forged steel. Review of stress analysis of connecting rod using finite element analysis.
Examination of finite element analysis and experimental. Crank end and piston end forces as a function of crank angle for this connecting rod at the maximum engine speed of 5700 revmin are shown in. Particular emphasis is put in the analogies with the solution of the same problem using the standard matrix analysis techniques studied in the previous chapter for bar structures. The result shows that the results coincide with the actual results. Finite element analysis of ic engine connecting rod by ansys r a savanoor1, abhishek patil2, rakesh patil3 and amit rodagi2 corresponding author.
Finite element analysis and design optimization of connecting rod. The method divides the domain concerned into infinitely many sections. Critical location of maximum stress and suitable materials for the connecting rod has been identified and the contact stress analysis and dynamic behavior of it has been investigated. The 3d finite element method fem model of engine connecting rod was established in this paper. Connecting rod is a component that everyengine and for matter compressor need. To start this tutorial, you have to import the tutorial project tutorial01. Analysis of connecting rod using analytical and finite. The finite element analysis of connecting rod of diesel. Design and optimization of composite connecting rod using finite element analysis. Element stiffness matrix relate the displacements to the forcesat the element nodes. Fatigue analysis of connecting rod using finite element analysis 789 the stress at any point on the connecting rod at this axial load can be interpolated from the axial stress analysis results. Keywords stiffness, finite element analysis, big end of connecting rod 1. Due to the evolving nature of the engineering analysis and simulation market this publication no longer represents current best practice and has been archived. Stress analysis of connecting rod using finite element method.
And, nonlinear analysis of engine connecting rod was made, stress distribution of the connecting. Pdf design and comparative analysis of connecting rod. Connecting rod optimization for weight and cost reduction. For this analysis they used the maximum compressive load which was measured experimentally, and the maximum tensile load which is essentially the inertia load of the piston assembly mass. Next comes, solution which involves imposing boundary. Index termsconnecting rod, structural steel, finite element analysis fea. We are taking different types of connecting rod made of cast iron and steel alloys materials and also compare their mechanical. Cr, finite element analysis, light vehicle engine, stress distribution. Finite element analysis of connecting rod of ic engine. Finite element analysis of connecting rod in figure 2 shown that solid model of connecting rod.
Review article using finite element analysis for determining. Different sections of connecting rod dimensions are obtained by measuring the dimension of connecting rod by using vernier caliper, micro meter and ruler. The connecting rod is analyzed in ansys in three steps. A gentle introduction to the finite element method franciscojavier sayas 2008. There has been a great of research on gear analysis, and a large body of literature on gear modelling has been published. And, nonlinear analysis of engine connecting rod was made, stress distribution of the connecting rod under condition of maximum stretching and maximum compressing was simulated. The software ansys and nastran was taken to complete the static analysis and modal analysis to get the maximum equivalent stress and the first and second modal frequencies. Based on which the high strength carbon fiber connecting rod will be compared with connecting rod made up of stainless steel and aluminum alloy. Index terms connecting rod, structural steel, finite element analysis fea.
This book provides a birds eye view on this very broad matter through 27 original and innovative research studies exhibiting various investigation directions. Omar, this study applied a finite element analysis and metallographic examination. Static stress analysis of connecting rod using finite. Infinite elements are used to represent the effect of far field radiation on unbounded finite element acoustic models. Analysis of connecting rod by the finite elements method. In the first section the analysis of axially loaded rods using 2noded rod elements is presented. Chhapkhane2 1, 2department ofmechanical engineering, rajarambapu institute technology, sakharale 415414, india abstract. This book is intended for presenting the basic concepts of finite element analysis applied to several engineering applications. Review of stress analysis of connecting rod using finite. They have several advantages over alternative boundary treatments for such problems. In this project, connecting rod of tractor is chosen as a model for study. Optimization of steel connecting rod by aluminum connecting rod using finite element analysis 1tukaram s. This is not however a course on the analysis of the method. It connects the piston to the crankshaft and is responsible for transferring power from the piston to the crankshaft and sending it to the transmission.
Shells as a special case of threedimensional analysis reissnermindlin assumptionsintroduction. In current study, the finite element analysis is carried out on t he connecting rod to understand the design parameters like stress, strain, deformation etc. Shaikh and vinay patil, nonlinear static finite element analysis and optimization of connecting rod world journal of science and technology 2012, vol. In simple terms, fem is a method for dividing up a very complicated. Pdf analysis and optimization of connecting rod with different. This book is a great book, it is a great reference for those who are seeking to understand the finite element theory. Connecting rod design which shows the infinite life of connecting rod. As the power and rated rpm increase, the inertia force to the connecting rod at rated rpm also increases. The connecting rod is a major link inside of a combustion engine. Any continuous object has infinite degrees of freedom and its just not possible. The load distributions on the piston pin end and crank end were determined. Finite element method the finite element method is numerical analysis technical. Fem analysis of connecting rod of different materials. Connecting rod stress analysis into your dashboard via the link above.
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