Student Project : Optimization of

crank shaft mechanism

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Student Project : Optimization of crank shaft mechanism

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Model set up
Simulation rigid model
Rod flexibility
Simulation of flexible model
Export of the static load
Topology optimization on rod
Simulation of flexible model with the new design of the rod
ELSM optimization

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Student Project : Optimization of crank shaft mechanism

Fixed joint between sleeve and ground body

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Student Project : Optimization of crank shaft mechanism

Translational joint between sleeve and piston with axis

from conrod_feet point to translational_axis point
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Revolute joint between piston and rod with X

global axis and conrod_feet point center
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Fixed joint between rod and disks_and_ring

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Revolute joint between rod and crankshaft with X

global axis and conrod_head point center
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Student Project : Optimization of crank shaft mechanism

Revolute joint between crankshaft and attachment with X global axis and
p_attachment_cg point center.
The input velocity is on this joint: 136.136 rad/s
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Fixed joint between attach and ground body

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Force History on the rod.

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Force History :

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Rod as Flexbodies
Craig-Bampton method
2 boundary nodes: 1 for piston connection and
another for crankshaft connection

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Force History on the Rod

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Identification times steps where the maximum stress obtained:

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Use of the Export Load feature in order to obtain the static load for the
topology optimization

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Minimize mass
Stress constraint
Extrusion
constraint
DS
NDS

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Interpretation :

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Stress History :

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6 shapes variables
Minimize mass
Stress constraint

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Before/after optimization comparison :

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