Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine

This project describes the study of topology optimization for connecting rod of internal combustion engine. The objectives of this study are to develop structural modelling, finite element analysis and the optimization of the connecting rod for robust design using topology optimization technique. Th...

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Main Author:	Mohd Shamil, Shaari
Format:	Undergraduates Project Papers
Language:	English
Published:	2010
Subjects:	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Online Access:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/1/Mohd_Shamil_Shaari_%28_CD_5106_%29.pdf

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spelling	ump-16682015-03-03T07:52:16Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/ Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine Mohd Shamil, Shaari TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery This project describes the study of topology optimization for connecting rod of internal combustion engine. The objectives of this study are to develop structural modelling, finite element analysis and the optimization of the connecting rod for robust design using topology optimization technique. The structure of connecting rod was modelled using SOLIDWORKS software. Finite element modelling and analysis were performed using MSC.PATRAN and MSC.NASTRAN software. Linear static analysis was carried out to obtain the stress/strain state results. The mesh convergence analysis was performed to select the best mesh for the analysis. The topology optimization technique is used to reduce the weight of the connecting rod. From the FEA analysis results, TET10 predicted higher maximum stress than TET4 and maximum principal stress captured the maximum stress. From the topology optimization, the crank end was suggested to be redesign. The optimized connecting rod is 11.7% lighter and predicted lower maximum stress compare to initial design. For future research, the optimization should cover on material optimization to increase the strength of the connecting rod 2010-12 Undergraduates Project Papers NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/1/Mohd_Shamil_Shaari_%28_CD_5106_%29.pdf Mohd Shamil, Shaari (2010) Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. http://iportal.ump.edu.my/lib/item?id=chamo:51797&theme=UMP2
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spellingShingle	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Mohd Shamil, Shaari Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
description	This project describes the study of topology optimization for connecting rod of internal combustion engine. The objectives of this study are to develop structural modelling, finite element analysis and the optimization of the connecting rod for robust design using topology optimization technique. The structure of connecting rod was modelled using SOLIDWORKS software. Finite element modelling and analysis were performed using MSC.PATRAN and MSC.NASTRAN software. Linear static analysis was carried out to obtain the stress/strain state results. The mesh convergence analysis was performed to select the best mesh for the analysis. The topology optimization technique is used to reduce the weight of the connecting rod. From the FEA analysis results, TET10 predicted higher maximum stress than TET4 and maximum principal stress captured the maximum stress. From the topology optimization, the crank end was suggested to be redesign. The optimized connecting rod is 11.7% lighter and predicted lower maximum stress compare to initial design. For future research, the optimization should cover on material optimization to increase the strength of the connecting rod
format	Undergraduates Project Papers
author	Mohd Shamil, Shaari
author_facet	Mohd Shamil, Shaari
author_sort	Mohd Shamil, Shaari
title	Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
title_short	Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
title_full	Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
title_fullStr	Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
title_full_unstemmed	Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
title_sort	design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine
publishDate	2010
url	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1668/1/Mohd_Shamil_Shaari_%28_CD_5106_%29.pdf
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Design optimization of connecting rod for internal combustion engine

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