Look at a redesign of the connecting rod we previously did in this video:

Also take a look at the Autodesk example on Shape Reduction

Today’s class will be done by video. Please check for the video on Parametrization and Design Optimization to be released on Saturday evening. I am behind in the editing process. Practice the video as we shall continue from here in the next class Tuesday, 27 January. The Mathematica files for our uncompleted class last Tuesday will also be available here.

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We are continuing the simulation discussion by isolating a part of the engine, simplifying it before analysis:
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The misalignment of the V-8 engine due to putting two connecting rods side-by-side was solved in an old Rolls Royce aircraft engine. Today we will examine an implementation of that design so to compare with the simple side-by-side design.
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Here is the link to the Mathematica file of Strain-Displacement Relations. Here is the link for the V8 Moving parts.
Slides for Thermal Stresses Simulation

Delivered to the Resort Group, Feb 9, 2018
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