DURABILITY TESTING OF CRANKSHAFT FOR THE SINGLE-CYLINDER ENGINE BY SIMULATION METHOD

Abstract

The objective of this study is to test the durability of the single-cylinder engine crankshaft by simulation method. The object being tested is the crankshaft of the Honda Blade motorcycle engine. The simulation process was carried out in the working condition of the crankshaft and subjected to maximum loads, which were calculated from the theory corresponding to the crankshaft's working conditions and used for the simulation. The simulation results showed that the crankshaft ensures durability in the working conditions corresponding to the maximum load. This simulation is also the foundation for further studies to calculate and design the crankshaft to meet the requirements and working conditions of different engines in reality. This research contributes to reducing the time and cost in the design and testing the durability of crankshafts.