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OPEN ENDED LAB(FEA)

Design and Analysis of a Shaft Considering Operating Conditions, Load
Analysis, Stress Factors.

Group members:
Hamad Ismail (f20602044)
M. Shakir (f20602025)
Abdullah (f20602047)

SUBMITTED TO: SIR KHUBAIB

Contents
ABSTRACT..................................................................................................................................................3
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INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................3
Objectives:....................................................................................................................................................4
PROPERTIES COMPARISON.................................................................................................................4
STEADY STATE THERMAL ANALYSIS:.............................................................................................5
GEOMETERY:........................................................................................................................................5
FACE MESHING....................................................................................................................................5
MATERIAL PROPERTIES...................................................................................................................6
EQUIVALENT STRESSES:...................................................................................................................6
MESH DETAILS.....................................................................................................................................7
APPLIED FORCE...................................................................................................................................7
FIX SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................................8
NORMAL STRESS.................................................................................................................................8
TOTAL DEFORMATION......................................................................................................................9
STEADY STATE THERMAL ANALYSIS..............................................................................................9
MESH........................................................................................................................................................9
EDGE SIZING:......................................................................................................................................10
TEMPRATURE:....................................................................................................................................10
HEAT FLUX..........................................................................................................................................11
VOLUME PROBE.................................................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION:.........................................................................................................................................12
REFRENCES:............................................................................................................................................13
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ABSTRACT
This report presents the characteristic details of shaft to substitute its material and suitability of
material is analyzed by evaluating and comparing stress distribution & deformation with in the
shaft to replace the steel drive shaft . The 3D modelling and assembly of shaft was done
using ( FUSION 360) software. Analysis is performed by using commercial FEA software
ANSYS by considering static structural, and steady state thermal analysis to estimate
deformation, stress under given load.[1]

INTRODUCTION
A drive shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to
connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of
distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them. As torque carriers, drive
shafts are subject to torsion and shear stress, equivalent to the difference between the input
torque and the load. They must therefore be strong enough to bear the stress, whilst avoiding
too much additional weight as that would in turn increase their inertia. An automobile uses
a shaft to deliver power from an engine/transmission to the other end of the vehicle before it
goes to the wheels. A pair of short drive shafts is commonly used to send power from a
central differential, transmission, or transaxle to the wheels. Drive shaft for Research and
Development of the automotive industry also uses drive shafts at testing plants. At an engine
test stand a drive shaft is used to transfer a certain speed / torque from the internal
combustion engine to a dynamometer.[1]

Figure 1DRIVER SHAFT

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Objectives:
 Design a shaft for a specific application.
 Analyses operating conditions and loads experienced by the shaft.
 Identify key stress factors influencing shaft performance.

PROPERTIES COMPARISON:
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STEADY STATE THERMAL ANALYSIS:

GEOMETERY:

FACE MESHING:
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES:
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EQUIVALENT STRESSES:

MESH DETAILS:
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APPLIED FORCE:

FIX SUPPORT:
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NORMAL STRESS:
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TOTAL DEFORMATION:

STEADY STATE THERMAL ANALYSIS

MESH:
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EDGE SIZING:

TEMPRATURE:
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HEAT FLUX:
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VOLUME PROBE:

CONCLUSION:
So, wrapping up our report on designing and analyzing shafts, we've learned a lot about what
makes these things tick. We dove into the challenges of dealing with different operating
conditions, loads, and stress factors.

What We Found: Looking at how shafts deal with things like temperature changes, speed, and
other tricky conditions, we gained insights into the loads they handle – from turning forces to
sudden shocks. Stress factors, like bending and twisting, also came under the spotlight.
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Making Shafts Better: With all these insights, we worked on making shafts not just tough but
good at what they do. We picked the right materials, figured out the best sizes, and added
features to create a strong and efficient shaft ready for real-world action.

REFRENCES:
1.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
309329869_Design_and_Analysis_of_Drive_Shaft_of_an_Automobile

2.https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Mechanical-properties-of-steel-SM45C_tbl1_228398911