A Review Design Analysis And Development of Drive Shaft For Automobile Application With Optimization After Design Includes Weight Reduction

Abstract

The automotive sector is always looking for ways to improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of vehicles. The drive shaft, which transmits torque from the engine to the wheels, is essential to accomplishing these goals. Due to their strength and longevity, conventional metallic drive shafts have long been the preferred option. They do, however, have certain disadvantages, including weight, corrosion susceptibility, and restricted design flexibility. Progress in material science has spurred investigation into composite alternatives as a response to these issues. A thorough selection of composite materials is required during the design phase, taking into account attributes including weight, strength, stiffness, and durability. All design process will be performed with aid of FE analysis using ANSYS software. Optimization will be followed after performing design which includes weight reduction of drive shaft and material selection. It has been observed from results of study that by using composite material in place of steel material, weight reduction of up to about 80% is obtained. When study is carried out for different epoxy materials of composites, it has been observed that Kevlar/Epoxy composite has proved maximum strength compared to the others. When study has been carried out for different fiber angles for composite layers, it has been observed that 900 angle of fibers is providing better fundamental frequency compared to other angles.