Connecting rod was modeled with the help of solidworks software. Analytical study and design analysis of connecting rod of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Then modelling of connecting rod is import on ansys 15. For example, will the connecting rod collide with the inner surface of the piston or the inner surface of the engine case during. In order to make our assembly we need some parts so first design these parts. Shaari 2 has developed a simple piston rod by using solidworks software while muhamad 3 developed a piston in catia and performed finite element analysis. Thermo mechanical analysis of a piston with different thermal.
Piston and connecting rod assembly 3d cad model library. Hence, the analysis should involve a rigidbody analysis and flexiblebody analysis. Connecting rod used to connect between piston and crankshaft. The connecting rod should design in such a way that it can.
The base feature is created on the three orthogonal datum planes. Introduction the connecting rod is one of the most important parts in engine that connects the piston to the. Solidworks video tutorials part design piston youtube. The purpose of the project was to analysis connecting rod fracture using finite element analysis. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. Design and analysis of assembly of piston, connecting rod. Sanpreet singh arora2 1,2department of mechanical engineering 1,2baba banda singh bahadur. The rod small end attaches to the piston pin, which is most often press fit into the connecting rod but can swivel in the piston. The components of the assembly have to be rigid and the assembly has to move as a mechanism. Understanding connectors solidworks cad, stratasys 3d. Length of the connecting rod located between the engine piston and the crankshaft. Will the components of the mechanism collide or interfere in operation. Together with the crank, the connecting rod converts the reciprocating motion of the piston. Analysis of piston, connecting rod and crank shaft assembly.
Here i assumed that you know the basic of solidworks 3d design and i just guide you with some pictures to know the. Connecting rod is an important component in an engine. The piston is the single, most active and very critical component of the automotive engine. Solidworks, piston recent models 3d cad model collection. The static strength and dynamic characteristic of connecting rod used in model 107 l type air compressor with double actions was studied, the 3d model of connecting rod was established by solidworks software, and the finite element stress analysis and modal analysis were done by ansys. The paper deals with study of an assembly of the piston, connecting rod and crank shaft of a four wheeler petrol engine. Download piston rod see detailed explanation in the extended entry at the end of the post. Automobile components are in great demand these days because of increased use of automobiles. Piston and camshaft assembly linkedin learning, formerly. The objectives of this paper are to develop structural modeling, finite element analyze. Here youll be exposed to many of solidworks tools, including equations and configurations, and learn how some of the available tool attributes can enhance their power. Comparison of the materials for the connecting rod in ansys by using fem tool mr. As a connecting rod is rigid, it may transmit either a push or a pull and so the rod may rotate the crank through both halves of a revolution, i.
I ts purpose is to transfer force form expanding gas in the cylinder to the cran k shaft via p iston rod and a connecting rod. Earlier mechanisms, such as chains, could only pull. The dimensions of the engine piston, connecting rod and crank shaft are calculated theoretically. In this post i will continue with the building of my w16 engine by introducing the piston rings, the connecting rod parts and assembly, and finally, the whole assembly with the proper. With a pressure and a fixture defined, you can use this solidworks model to perform a modal time history analysis of the assembly. The kinematic and kinetic analyses of the crank mechanism, stress and fatigue analysis, and finally optimization of connecting rod were performed on samand engine. To access courses again, please join linkedin learning. It is the lower part of the piston below the piston rings which acts as bearing surface for the side thrust exerted by the connecting rod. A connecting rod subjected to an axial load w may buckle with xaxis as neutral axis in the plane of motion of the connecting rod,or yaxis is a neutral axis.
The connecting rod was measured and the dimensions are modeled through the aid of solidworks 2017 software see fig. The weight of the cast iron piston is preventing the engine to operate at a higher speed. The connecting rod is under tremendous stress from the. Motion simulation software makes it possible to simulate the motion of the. Besides that, i wanted to throw a few things in here 1if youre running bushed pins and not binding does the ibeams extra strength really matter when it comes to rotational torque 2certain engines offset the rod compared to the piston s center line. The components of the assembly have to be rigid and the assembly has to. Video tutorial on modeling connecting rod of gasoline engine in. Solidworks video tutorials part design piston evren bar. Comparison of the materials for the connecting rod in ansys.
One stroke corresponds to a full extension or retraction of the engine piston. Dfma analysis was performed and computes all the essential requirements and the most optimal design was chosen. I t is one of the most complex components of an automobile. In some engines the piston also acts as a valve by covering and uncovering ports in the cylinder wall. A connecting rod subjected to an axial load w may buckle with xaxis as neutral axis in the plane of motion of the. Number of strokes required to complete one engine cycle. Buckling analysis of connecting rod with ultra fine grained. The connecting rod is considered like both ends hinged for buckling about xaxis and both ends. The weight of the cast iron piston is preventing the engine to operate. In spite of the enormous development of cad software in many aspects, the automatic generation of asp from cad assembly remains a subject to improve.
Splitting the connecting rod linkedin learning, formerly. Besides that, i wanted to throw a few things in here 1if youre running bushed pins and not binding does the ibeams extra strength really matter when it comes to rotational torque 2certain. Here i assumed that you know the basic of solidworks 3d design and i just guide you with. Follow along as leon sketches and builds the flywheel. Dfma analysis was performed and computes all the essential requirements and the most optimal design. Understanding connectors solidworks cad, stratasys. Buckling analysis of connecting rod with ultra fine grained material aa2618 nitin kumar sahu1 deptt.
A connecting rod was modeled using the software solidworks and then it is imported to dfma. Finite element and modal analysis for connecting rod used in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting. Design of connecting rod of internal combustion engine. Design and analysis of connecting rod using forged steel. Note that the assembly calls for a noncircular design to use springdamper connectors because individual vertices i. Im passionate about building objects that give shape to my ideas. The orthographic and solid model of the connecting rod is shown in figure below. The following is the list of steps that are use to create. A connecting rod, also called a con rod, is the part of a piston engine which connects the piston to the crankshaft. The purpose of the project was to analysis connecting rod fracture using finite. Abstract a piston is a comp onent of reciprocating engines. I tried using the cylindrical faces fixture under advanced fixtures but i am unable to understand what the values of x,y,z in that mean physically.
One end of the rod is fixed whereas the other end of the rod i. A single piston engine shown in figures 11 and 12 will be used to illustrate some typical questions, such as follows. Modelling and analysis of different connecting rod material. Design and analysis of assembly of piston, connecting rod and. Piston mechanism of reciprocating combustion engine matlab. Solidworks motion, used to be called cosmosmotion solidworks 2008 and before, is a virtual prototyping tool that supports animation, analysis and design of mechanisms. May 15, 2011 solidworks video tutorials part design piston evren bar.
For analysis of the connecting rod, previous study models and data with some practical information is taken into consideration. Solidworks 2018 reference guide with video instruction, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009 engineering design with solidworks 2018 and video instruction, 2017. This paper presents the design connecting rod of internal combustion engine using the topology optimization. Over 55 lessons you will learn step by step how to use the solidworks software, creating parts, assemblies and drawings. I put a pin in one of the holes, aligned it with the piston, and fixed it in place. Introduction solidworks 2018 quick start page i 4 david planchard is the author of the following books. In this post i will continue with the building of my w16 engine by introducing the piston rings, the connecting rod parts and assembly, and finally. The following is the list of steps that are use to create the required model.
The objectives of this paper are to develop structural modeling, finite element analyze and the optimization of the connecting rod for robust design. The structure of connecting rod was modeled utilized solidworks software. Thermo mechanical analysis of a piston with different. Results and comparison it can be noticed that titanium alloy tiv11cr3al may be used for connecting. Thank you for reading about this build and stay tuned for the next post which will include. The static strength and dynamic characteristic of connecting rod used in model 107 l type air compressor with double actions was studied, the 3d model of connecting rod was established by. Im asraf, a product designer, prototyper, researcher and teacher, in other words, an enthusiastic mechanical engineer equipped with extensive problem solving skills. The crank end big end is attached to the crankshaft. The increased demand is due to improved performance and reduced cost of these components. Apr 17, 2011 in this post i will continue with the building of my w16 engine by introducing the piston rings, the connecting rod parts and assembly, and finally, the whole assembly with the proper movement restricting mates.
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