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This project report summarizes the optimization of a connecting rod component in an internal combustion engine. The connecting rod transmits motion between the piston and crankshaft. The study focuses on weight optimization under cyclic tensile and compressive loads. An iterative procedure was used to reduce the weight by 10% compared to the existing connecting rod. The optimized connecting rod also costs 25% less to produce. The report includes an introduction to connecting rod components, loads, and materials as well as references on connecting rod analysis and optimization.

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This project report summarizes the optimization of a connecting rod component in an internal combustion engine. The connecting rod transmits motion between the piston and crankshaft. The study focuses on weight optimization under cyclic tensile and compressive loads. An iterative procedure was used to reduce the weight by 10% compared to the existing connecting rod. The optimized connecting rod also costs 25% less to produce. The report includes an introduction to connecting rod components, loads, and materials as well as references on connecting rod analysis and optimization.

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PROJECT TITLE

A Project Report Submitted


In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
For the Diploma

in

Mechanical Engineering
By
Name of the student
Under Guidances of
Prof.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING


Guru Gobind Singh Polytechnic, Nashik
2015-16

Guru Gobind Singh Polytechnic, Nashik


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Certificate

This is to certify that the seminar entitled PROJECT TITLE has been carried out by
NAME OF THE STUDENTS under my guidance in partial fulfilment of the diploma in
Mechanical Engineering Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai during
the academic year 2013-2014. To the best of my knowledge and belief this work has not
been submitted elsewhere for the award of any other degree.

Head

Prof. D. S. Welkar

Guide

Prof.

Date:
Place: Nashik

Vice Principal

Prof. P. S. Duggal

External Examiner

Acknowledgement

(Name of student)

Page Index

Ch. No.
Abstract
Title of Chapter One
1.

1.1 Heading
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Conclusion
References

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Abstract
Optimization has been becoming vital to enhance the operation of the specific
component so as to get the maximum profit, with minimum cost and the least use of energy.
Optimization is the act of obtaining the best result under given circumstances. In design,
construction, and maintenance of any engineering system, engineers have to take many

technological and managerial decisions at several stages. The ultimate goal of all such
decisions is either to minimize the effort required or to maximize the desired benefit.
From automotive component manufacturing perspective connecting rod is one of the
several critical components of I.C. engine. Since the weight of the connecting rod has little
influence on its total production cost, the cost and the weight were dealt with separately.
Weight reduction was achieved by using an iterative procedure.
The study focuses on weight optimization is performed under a cyclic load
comprising dynamic tensile load and static compressive load as the two extreme loads. An
estimate of the cost savings is also made. The study results in an optimized connecting rod
that is 10% lighter and 25% less expensive, as compared to the existing connecting rod.

Chapter 1
Introduction
1. 1

Connecting Rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating motion of the piston to the rotary

motion of the crankshaft. It also transfers lubricating oil from the crank pin to piston pin and
provides a splash of jet of oil to the piston assembly. The connecting rod consists of an eye
at the small end to accommodate the piston pin, a long shank and a big end opening split
into two parts to accommodate the crank pin as shown in figure 1.1. The basic function of
the connecting rod is to transmit the push and pull forces from the piston pin to crank pin.

Figure 1.1: Connecting Rod Geometry


The connecting rod of an I.C. Engines is made by drop forging process and the outer
surface are left unfinished. The materials used for connecting rod should have fatigue
strength resilience. The materials used for connecting rod range from design data book.

References
1. Shenoy P.S. and Fatemi A., Connecting Rod Optimization for Weight and Cost
Reduction, 2005-01-0987, 2005 SAE International.
2. Shenoy P. S., Dynamic Load Analysis and Optimization of Connecting Rod,
University of Toledo, May 2004
3. Yoo, Y. M., Haug, E. J., and Choi, K. K., Shape optimal design of an engine
connecting rod, Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in
Design, Transactions of ASME, Vol. 106, 1984, pp. 415-419.

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