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 Reliability and mechanical design

Lemaire, Maurice (French Inst of Advanced Mechanics and Blaise Pascal Univ)
Source: Reliability Engineering & System Safety, v 55, n 2, Feb, 1997, p 163-170
ISSN: 0951-8320 CODEN: RESSEP
Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd

Abstract: A lot of results in mechanical design are obtained from a modelisation of

physical reality and from a numerical solution which would lead to the evaluation of
needs and resources. The goal of the reliability analysis is to evaluate the confidence
which it is possible to grant to the chosen design through the calculation of a
probability of failure linked to the retained scenario. Two types of analysis are
proposed: the sensitivity analysis and the reliability analysis. Approximate methods
are applicable to problems related to reliability, availability, maintainability and safety
(RAMS). (12 refs.)

Ei controlled terms: Reliability theory - Machine design - Probability -

Sensitivity analysis - Reliability - Availability - Maintainability - Accident
prevention

Uncontrolled terms: Mechanical design - Reliability analysis

Classification Code: 922.2 Mathematical Statistics - 601 Mechanical Design -

922.1 Probability Theory - 921.6 Numerical Methods - 913.5 Maintenance

Database: Compendex

 Failure analysis of diesel engine intake valve

Goksenli, Ali (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University); Eryurek, Barlas Source: Key Engineering Materials, v 385-387,
2008, p 29-32
ISSN: 1013-9826 CODEN: KEMAEY
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd

Abstract: In this study failure analysis of a mini van diesel engine intake
valve is analyzed in detail. Failure occurred at the groove of the valve. First
mechanical and chemical properties of the valve are determined. After visual
investigation of the fracture surface it is concluded that fracture occurred due
to fatigue. Damaged valve, valve seat, cylinder block and piston surface is
investigated and construed. Failure constituted 300 kilometers after the
rectification of the engine. Therefore rectification and assembly steps of valve
and engine parts are analyzed in detail. Considering assembly, design and
working conditions of the engine, stresses occurring at the failure surface are
calculated. Endurance limit and fatigue safety factor is determined. Because
of high fatigue safety factor, reasons for failure are investigated and effects
causing stress increase at groove of the valve are established. These effects
are faulty assembly of the valve and valve seat causing a high impact effect.
In conclusion effect of impact ratio on stress increase is explained. (4 refs.)

Ei controlled terms: Failure analysis - Chemical properties - Diesel

engines - Diesel locomotives - Embankment dams - Engines - Mechanical
properties - Quality assurance - Reliability - Safety factor - Stresses -
Valves (mechanical)

Uncontrolled terms: Faulty assembly - Impact ratio - Valve - Fatigue

safety factors - Valve seats - Engine intakes - Engine parts - High
impacts - Fracture surfaces - Visual investigations - Endurance limits -
Failure surfaces - Cylinder blocks - Working conditions

Classification Code: 408.1 Structural Design, General - 421 Strength of

Building Materials; Mechanical Properties - 423 Non Mechanical Properties
and Tests of Building Materials - 441.1 Dams - 601.2 Machine Components
- 612 Engines - 612.2 Diesel Engines - 617.3 Steam Engines - 619.1.1
Pipe Accessories - 619.2.1 Tank Accessories - 652.1 Aircraft, General -
654.2 Rocket Engines - 662.1 Automobiles - 682.1.2 Locomotives - 801
Chemistry - 913.3 Quality Assurance and Control - 914.1 Accidents and
Accident Prevention - 921 Mathematics - 922.2 Mathematical Statistics -
931.1 Mechanics - 951 Materials Science