Design and Comparative Analysis of Connecting Rod using Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

Connecting rod is an intermediate link which connects the piston and the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine, the main work of connecting rod is to convert the linear motion of the piston (thrust force) into rotary motion of the crankshaft. In this study, an attempt has been made to analyze and understand the connecting rod structure using Finite Element Analysis method. An invariable model of connecting rod is modelled using NX 6.0 and on this model static structural analysis is carried out by using ANSYS14.5 simulation tool. Further analysis was carried out by considering different materials to understand the variations of equivalent von-mises stress, strain, total deformation and factor of safety.