Open AccessFinite Element Analysis of a connecting rod in ANSYS: An overview
Author(s) -
Aisha Muhammad,
Mohammed A. H. Ali,
Ibrahim Haruna Shao
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/736/2/022119
Subject(s) - workbench , finite element method , connecting rod , automotive industry , deformation (meteorology) , stress (linguistics) , engineering , structural engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , table (database) , manufacturing engineering , materials science , data mining , linguistics , philosophy , composite material , visualization , aerospace engineering
Automotive engineering design has recently focused majorly on the stress analysis and optimization of a connecting rod with keen emphases to the vital parameters such as deformation, stress, fatigue and strain, factor safety, life values among others. The performance of a connecting rod in an automobile engine is influenced by its design and weight. Hence, for the production of a durable, cheaper and lightweight connecting rod, analysis and optimization become necessary. This article provides a review of some vital work done by various researchers in designing, analyzing and optimization of connecting rod of an engine using Finite element analysis in ANSYS workbench A comprehensive comparison table and graphs for the reviewed research articles have been provided. The article will serve as a stepping stone for both old and new researchers in the field of automotive design.