Stress and deformation modeling of multiple rotary combustion engine trochoid housingsThis paper documents the development of the capability to produce finite element models of alternate trochoid housing configurations. The effort needed to produce these models is greatly reduced by the use of a newly developed specialized finite element preprocessor which is described. The results of static stress comparisons conducted on a Mazda trochoid housing are presented. Planned future development of this modeling capability to operational situations is also presented.
Document ID
19860064886
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lychuk, W. M. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Bradley, S. A. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Vilmann, C. R. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Passerello, C. E. (Michigan Technological University Houghton, United States)
Lee, C.-M. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)