Finite Element Analysis of Bicycle Crank

Author(s):

Mohammed Asif Kattimani , Department of Mechanical Engineering Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad; Pandit. K, Department of Mechanical Engineering Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad; Rashmi S Gaikwad, Department of Mechanical Engineering Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad

Keywords:

Tetrahedron (SOLID 92), static condition, von mises stress

Abstract:

An attempt has been made to analyze the crank of a bicycle to check its structural integrity under the operating condition. Finite Element Method is used as a tool for this purpose. The elements used for this analysis are 3-D Beam and 10-node Tetrahedron (SOLID 92).The crank is analyzed in static condition. Distribution of different stress components and the maximum von mises stress have been ascertained. It has been found that the maximum von mises stress in the crank is 218.226 MPa which is below the yield strength of the crank material (245 Mpa).

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I10133
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2017
Page(s)	:	243-254

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