Finite element analysis of a connecting rod in ANSYS: An overview

• Main Authors: Aisha, Muhammad, Mohammed Abdo, Hashem Ali, I H, Shanono
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 2020
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30352/1/ANSYS_An%20overview.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30352/; https://iopscience.iop.org/issue/1757-899X/736/1

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.