Helal, M., Felemban, B., Alharthi, A., Almalki, S., Fathallah, E., Elsherbiny, A., Eleashy, H. (2021). Dimensional structural mass optimization of forged steel connecting rod for aircraft piston engine. test, 19(19), 1-16. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1172/1/012001
M Helal; B F Felemban; A Alharthi; S Almalki; E Fathallah; A A Elsherbiny; H Eleashy. "Dimensional structural mass optimization of forged steel connecting rod for aircraft piston engine". test, 19, 19, 2021, 1-16. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1172/1/012001
Helal, M., Felemban, B., Alharthi, A., Almalki, S., Fathallah, E., Elsherbiny, A., Eleashy, H. (2021). 'Dimensional structural mass optimization of forged steel connecting rod for aircraft piston engine', test, 19(19), pp. 1-16. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1172/1/012001
Helal, M., Felemban, B., Alharthi, A., Almalki, S., Fathallah, E., Elsherbiny, A., Eleashy, H. Dimensional structural mass optimization of forged steel connecting rod for aircraft piston engine. test, 2021; 19(19): 1-16. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1172/1/012001

Dimensional structural mass optimization of forged steel connecting rod for aircraft piston engine

International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology
Article 3, Volume 19, Issue 19, April 2021, Pages 1-16    PDF (2.35 M)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1172/1/012001
Authors
M Helal1, 2; B F Felemban1; A Alharthi1; S Almalki1; E Fathallah3, 4; A A Elsherbiny5; H Eleashy6
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, Taif 21974.
2+Production and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
3Civil Engineering Department, M.T.C. Kobry Elkobba - Cairo, Egypt.
4+Ships and Submarines Engineering Department, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt.
5Production and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
6Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
The connecting rod is an important component of the engine. It conveys the kinetic energy from the piston to the crankshaft. All cars and aircraft engines contain at least one connecting rod, which differs from one motor to another in terms of length, size and shape. Hence, it is subjected to massive alternating load. This research aims to improve the connecting rod design by reducing its mass without sacrificing durability and safety especially for aircraft applications. Therefore, a static stress analysis is carried out on forged steel connecting rod using ANSYS APDL. Geometric modelling of the connecting rod was created using ANSYS APDL. Additionally, von-Mises stress and strain, principal stresses and strains, shear stress and the deflation results of the connecting rod are investigated. The results showed a great opportunity for mass weight reduction. Thus, a dimensional structural mass optimization was performed. The optimization results were promising, which reduced the mass by 55.13% (in the tensile case) and 56.7% (in the compression case) from the initial design. Therefore, the efficiency of aircraft engine can be maximized.
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