STUDY OF THE STATIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MONO CRANKSHAFT FOR BENDING AND TORSIONAL LOADS

Abstract

In this paper deals with application of Finite Element Analysis for determining the effectiveness of a Mono crankshaft in meeting the intent of the design. A finite element model was created as the first step. Then a Finite Element Analysis of the Mono crankshaft was performed, including a static analysis and since the crankshaft experiences dynamic loads, a Free-Free modal analysis is performed. Appropriate elements size, boundary condition and loading conditions were applied on the FE model. Using Mass Beam element, a mathematical model was created for the free-free modal analysis. The analysis was validated through mathematical hand calculations. Hypermesh is used as a Pre-processors for meshing and generating Finite Element Model. ANSYS 10 has been used as a Solver and Postprocessor for the Analysis and the interpretation of results. The analysis is carried out to assess the strength and stiffness of the crankshaft using the CAE tools. The results of Finite Element Analysis and the mathematical calculations are as discussed. KeywordsCrank shaft, Modeling, FEM Analysis