FE Analysis of hollow propeller shaft using  different composite material – A Review  study

Nimesh A. Patel; Pradip M. Patel; Prof. A. B. Patel

Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

FE Analysis of hollow propeller shaft using different composite material – A Review study

Nimesh A. Patel, Pradip M. Patel, Prof. A. B. Patel

Abstract :

Conventional Drive shaft have less specific modulus and strength , increased weight. But the drive shaft made of composite material have advantages like they have high specific modulus and strength, Reduced weight, lower fuel consumption . Different available composite material are like Boron epoxy, E–glass, Kevlar epoxy, etc. They have lighter in weight, longer life with higher critical speed and may be optimized the design. For analysis, software likes Solidworks and ANSYS will be used. The parameter like deflection, stresses, natural frequencies under subjected loads using FEA will be studied.