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| author | Subhayan Das and Sushovan Chatterjee |
| author_facet | Subhayan Das and Sushovan Chatterjee |
| contents | <p>This study investigates the structural behaviour and material suitability of a connecting rod used <br>in a four-stroke twin-spark BS-VI compliant DTS-i FI engine through detailed static structural analysis. <br>The work aims to enhance the mechanical performance of the component by evaluating critical stresses, <br>deformation patterns and potential weight-reduction opportunities. A comparative assessment of three <br>widely used engineering materials—titanium alloy, aluminium alloy and mild steel—was carried out to <br>identify the most efficient option for improved design and durability. The modelling and simulation <br>procedures were performed using ANSYS, where realistic boundary conditions and maximum loading <br>scenarios were applied to replicate actual engine operation. Key output parameters, including equivalent <br>von Mises stresses, maximum principal stresses and total deformation, were systematically analysed to <br>determine the mechanical response of each material. <br>The study further incorporates topology optimisation to explore geometric refinement strategies <br>capable of reducing mass while retaining structural integrity. The results indicate that titanium alloy <br>exhibits the lowest stress levels and highest safety margin, whereas aluminium alloy provides the best <br>strength-to-weight balance. Mild steel, although structurally adequate, shows higher deformation <br>compared with the other materials. The topology-optimised design achieves nearly 30% mass reduction <br>without compromising performance. Overall, the findings contribute to improved material selection <br>criteria, enhanced engine reliability and better energy efficiency for reciprocating engines. </p> |
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| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_18069228 |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Choice of Connecting Rod Material for a Typical Four-Stroke Twin-Spark BS-VI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine Subhayan Das and Sushovan Chatterjee <p>This study investigates the structural behaviour and material suitability of a connecting rod used <br>in a four-stroke twin-spark BS-VI compliant DTS-i FI engine through detailed static structural analysis. <br>The work aims to enhance the mechanical performance of the component by evaluating critical stresses, <br>deformation patterns and potential weight-reduction opportunities. A comparative assessment of three <br>widely used engineering materials—titanium alloy, aluminium alloy and mild steel—was carried out to <br>identify the most efficient option for improved design and durability. The modelling and simulation <br>procedures were performed using ANSYS, where realistic boundary conditions and maximum loading <br>scenarios were applied to replicate actual engine operation. Key output parameters, including equivalent <br>von Mises stresses, maximum principal stresses and total deformation, were systematically analysed to <br>determine the mechanical response of each material. <br>The study further incorporates topology optimisation to explore geometric refinement strategies <br>capable of reducing mass while retaining structural integrity. The results indicate that titanium alloy <br>exhibits the lowest stress levels and highest safety margin, whereas aluminium alloy provides the best <br>strength-to-weight balance. Mild steel, although structurally adequate, shows higher deformation <br>compared with the other materials. The topology-optimised design achieves nearly 30% mass reduction <br>without compromising performance. Overall, the findings contribute to improved material selection <br>criteria, enhanced engine reliability and better energy efficiency for reciprocating engines. </p> |
| title | Choice of Connecting Rod Material for a Typical Four-Stroke Twin-Spark BS-VI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18069228 |