Design and Analysis of Universal Joint Center Block
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Universal joint, NX 12, ANSYS 16, Finite element analysisAbstract
The study has been undertaken to investigate the effect of changing the material properties of universal joint one of the components i.e center block which is used as connector between driver and driven shaft. The aim of this paper is to study the strength of center block structure while applying an appropriate moment on it while fixing the other components, so as to replicate the real time environment with the help of design and analysis tools such as NX 12 and ANSYS 16 Workbench. Fracture analysis of a universal joint of an automobile power transmission system is carried out . The data gathered in this work helped to modify and optimize the shape, size and weight of the center block .Testing done in analysis software by varying the material such as structural steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy and grey cast iron for two designs of center block and data is analyzed.
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