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Fatigue Analysis

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	FEA displacements are used to evaluate the uniformity of combustion seal loading by the cylinder head.

To evaluate the structural integrity of the cylinder head design as well as its ability to manage the heat of combustion to eliminate "hot spots" that could cause early equipment failure, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers use finite element analysis (FEA). Structural analyses include assembly loads, combustion pressure loads, and the stresses imposed by thermal growth. FEA displacements are used to evaluate the uniformity of combustion seal loading by the cylinder head.

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For more information about cylinder head fatigue analysis, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Mark Tussing at mtussing@swri.org or (210) 522-2628.

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Mark Tussing

Engine Design

(210) 522-2628

mtussing@swri.org

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December 21, 2010

Engine Design

Cylinder Head Fatigue Analysis

Cylinder Head
Fatigue Analysis