Design, Manufacturing & Structural Optimization of Engine

Mount Bracket for V6 engine using F.E.A. software

Project Proposal By
M.V. Aditya Nag (10E71D0403)
M.Tech (CAD/CAM)
Under the External Guidance of
V. Ratna Kiran, Asst. Professor & In-Charge (CAD/CAM Lab), G.R.I.E.T., Bachupally, Hyderabad

ABSTRACT
Reduction of the engine vibration and the dynamic forces transmitting from engine to the
automotive body structure has always been an important part of automotive research.
Automobile engineers face the task of creating a mechanism to absorb these vibrations
and provide a smooth ride. Using Motor Mounts is the best solution for dampening the
effects of vibrations and oscillations.
This project deals with the finite element analysis and design optimization
methodology for the design optimization of engine accessory components. By using
ANSYS 11.0 modal analysis capabilities and design optimization capabilities, this is
applied to engine mount bracket for minimum weight design subject to constraints due to
applied loads as well as the natural frequencies are predicted.
The main parameter considered for variation in the design of the bracket is rib
thickness. For different thicknesses (for example a 3 -10 mm rib thickness models), the
stresses are computed and compared to arrive for the best model. A shell model is also
being considered as a model of the engine mount bracket and for possible stress
comparison. Weight of the mount bracket is another characteristic parameter considered
for structural optimization analysis. Objective of the analysis is to minimize the weight of
the mount bracket. Present weight of the engine mount bracket in the vehicles used for
V6 engines is approximately 1340 gms. Industry is aiming to reduce the weight to 1050
gms for overall weight reduction of the vehicle. In the process of simulation, first the
CAD model is created using CATIA tool. The model will be imported to ANSYS and the
finite element mesh will be generated using solid92 element. A finite element analysis is
performed on the model for suitable loading conditions and constraints. Modal analysis is
utilized to determine the natural frequencies. Design optimization feature is used to work
on the parameters considered and to arrive at a convergent solution. By using prescribed
CAD, CAE tools preprocessing of data for finite element analysis and the post processing
of the structural response is computed by finite element method. All the computed results
will be tabulated; the harmonic response curves with the meshed finite element models
and suitable design suggestions for the optimization of the model will be presented as a
part of the presentation of the results.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

(Total Time Frame for thesis completion: 8 Months)
1. Literature Survey: The literature survey if engine mount brackets is done using
the two phase mechanism one deals with the Patent search report (focus is mainly
done of U.S.A., India & P.C.T. Countries) and the other using the available
articles (such as journals and magazines) available of the internet.
(Time: 2 months)
2. Design & Modeling using F.E.A. software: The types of software used are either
CATIA or Solid Works.
(Time: 1 month)
3. Manufacturing Process: The different types of manufacturing of mount brackets
are discussed in brief and the concentration is done of the problems faced during
the manufacturing stage using rapid prototyping methodologies.
( Time 1
month)
4. Analysis for Structural Optimization: The structure of the mount bracket is
optimized through the reduction of weight and the thickness of the bracket and the
results obtained using various parameters is studied in detail.
(Time : 1.5
Months)
5. Conclusion: The best in processing of the component is taken under the
consideration using D.F.M.A. analysis.
(Time: 0.5 Months)

ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION