Finite Element Analysis of Universal Joint

Abstract

The power produced from an engine of automobile can be transferred to the drive wheel by power transmission system. Each automobile has different power transmission system constructive features depend on vehicle's driveline concept. While transmitting a torque different stresses are induced such as tensional stress & bending stress are experienced. Finite element method is used as stress analysis to determine the stress conditions at a failed section. In this preproject seminar report, analysis of rigid flange coupling is carried out which is similar to the universal joint. In this Finite Element Method analysis of rigid flange coupling with the help of ANSYS Software for different torque and load condition and it verify by manual calculation.