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Assignment Title: Connecting Rod for an Internal Combustion
Engine
LEARNING OUTCOME:
Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production,
operation, maintenance and disposal.
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
This assessment is for 100 marks. In order to pass the assessment; you have to get a
minimum of 40%.
DETAILED BRIEF
Aim: The aim of this assignment is for the student to use the information, data and
analysis techniques presented during lectures to design a connecting rod for an
internal combustion engine.
Objectives: By the end of this assignment the student should be able to:
Locate information on and select materials and preparatory parts for particular
purposes.
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Design Brief:
Cylinder bore = 150 mm, Stroke = 187.5 mm, R.P.M. = 1200, Maximum gas pressure = 5.6 N/mm2,
Mass of reciprocating parts = 1.75 kg.
1. The dimensions of an I-section connecting rod of forged steel with an elastic limit
compressive stress of 350 MPa. The ratio of the length of connecting rod to the length of
crank is 4 and the factor of safety may be taken as 5.Standard I section is given for
reference in Figure 1.
2. The wrist pin and crankpin dimensions on the basis of bearing pressures of 10 N/mm 2 and
6.5 N/mm2 of the projected area respectively; and
3. The dimensions of the small and big ends of the connecting rods, including the size of the
securing bolts of the crankpin end. Assume that the allowable stress in the bolts, is not to
exceed 35 N/mm2.
4. Need to produce detailed dimensioned sketches of the connecting rod showing the
provisions for lubrication.
Design Task:
Individual work has to be presented and you are to design a connecting rod for an
internal combustion engine for the application outlined above and produce an
assembly model and parts models which are necessary to explain your design
together with a design report.
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Tasks:
1. Analyse the problem as thoroughly as possible through observation, calculation,
relevant research and assess the requirements for the connecting rod.
Background information and procedures will be given during design sessions enabling the
completion of the above tasks.
4) A line-by-line account, with the calculated figures and values for the connecting rod
(30%)
6) A solidworks assembly Model (Print-out) where the arrangement of the connecting rod can
be seen with Bill of Materials (BOM) (15%)
7) 2D drawings of the solidworks assembly model with atleast one sectioned view with BOM.
(10%)
Note: Refer the module guide indicative reading for the website for selection of
different components.
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General Information: