Design, analysis and optimization of gudgeon pin

  • Unique Paper ID: 195353
  • PageNo: 7542-7546
  • Abstract:
  • The gudgeon pin is an essential component in internal combustion engines, connecting the piston to the connecting rod and transmitting combustion forces. It operates under severe conditions such as high cyclic loading, temperature fluctuations, and frictional wear. This project focuses on the design, analysis, and optimization of a gudgeon pin to improve its strength, durability, and weight efficiency. Initially, the gudgeon pin is designed using standard mechanical design principles. Analytical calculations are performed to determine stresses and dimensions. A 3D model is then developed and analyzed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to study stress distribution and deformation under working conditions. Based on the results, design modifications are made by varying geometric parameters and material properties. The optimized design shows reduced weight and improved stress handling capability compared to the initial design. The project concludes that proper design optimization of the gudgeon pin can enhance engine performance, increase component life, and reduce material usage.

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BibTeX

@article{195353,
        author = {Kolhe Bhagyashree Bharat and Dr. D.S. Galhe and Prof. Pawar P.S. and Prof. Said k.M.},
        title = {Design, analysis and optimization of gudgeon pin},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {7542-7546},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195353},
        abstract = {The gudgeon pin is an essential component in internal combustion engines, connecting the piston to the connecting rod and transmitting combustion forces. It operates under severe conditions such as high cyclic loading, temperature fluctuations, and frictional wear. This project focuses on the design, analysis, and optimization of a gudgeon pin to improve its strength, durability, and weight efficiency.
Initially, the gudgeon pin is designed using standard mechanical design principles. Analytical calculations are performed to determine stresses and dimensions. A 3D model is then developed and analyzed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to study stress distribution and deformation under working conditions. Based on the results, design modifications are made by varying geometric parameters and material properties.
The optimized design shows reduced weight and improved stress handling capability compared to the initial design. The project concludes that proper design optimization of the gudgeon pin can enhance engine performance, increase component life, and reduce material usage.},
        keywords = {Gudgeon Pin, Piston Pin, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Design Optimization, Stress Analysis, Fatigue Life, Internal Combustion Engine, Mechanical Design, Weight Reduction, Structural Analysis.},
        month = {March},
        }

Cite This Article

Bharat, K. B., & Galhe, D. D., & P.S., P. P., & k.M., P. S. (2026). Design, analysis and optimization of gudgeon pin. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(10), 7542–7546.

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