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Force on Connecting Rod is the force acting on the connecting rod of an IC Engine during operation. Check FAQs
Pcr=Pcos(φ)
Pcr - Force on Connecting Rod?P - Force on Piston Head?φ - Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke?

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19864.54Edit=19133.35Editcos(15.5939Edit)
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Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pcr=Pcos(φ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pcr=19133.35Ncos(15.5939°)
Next Step Convert Units
Pcr=19133.35Ncos(0.2722rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pcr=19133.35cos(0.2722)
Next Step Evaluate
Pcr=19864.5400422021N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pcr=19864.54N

Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head Formula Elements

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Functions
Force on Connecting Rod
Force on Connecting Rod is the force acting on the connecting rod of an IC Engine during operation.
Symbol: Pcr
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Force on Piston Head
Force on Piston Head is the force due to the combustion of gases onto the top of a piston head.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke
Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke is the angle of inclination of the connecting rod with the line of stroke of the piston.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Force on Connecting Rod

​Go Force on connecting rod given radial component of force at crankpin
Pcr=Prcos(φ+θ)
​Go Force on connecting rod given tangential component of force at crankpin
Pcr=Ptsin(φ+θ)

Other formulas in Force on Crank Pin at Angle of Maximum Torque category

​Go Angle between connecting rod and line of dead centres
φ=asin(sin(θ)n)
​Go Angle between crank and line of dead centres
θ=asin(nsin(φ))
​Go Force acting on piston top due to gas pressure given thrust force on connecting rod
P=Pcrcos(φ)
​Go Tangential component of force at crank pin given force on connecting rod
Pt=Pcrsin(φ+θ)

How to Evaluate Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head?

Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head evaluator uses Force on Connecting Rod = Force on Piston Head/cos(Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke) to evaluate the Force on Connecting Rod, Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head is the thrust force onto the connecting rod transmitted from the piston to the connecting rod. The piston head is subjected to the force exerted by the gas pressure. Force on Connecting Rod is denoted by Pcr symbol.

How to evaluate Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head, enter Force on Piston Head (P) & Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head

What is the formula to find Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head?
The formula of Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head is expressed as Force on Connecting Rod = Force on Piston Head/cos(Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke). Here is an example- 19800 = 19133.35/cos(0.272164898226693).
How to calculate Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head?
With Force on Piston Head (P) & Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke (φ) we can find Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head using the formula - Force on Connecting Rod = Force on Piston Head/cos(Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Force on Connecting Rod?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Force on Connecting Rod-
  • Force on Connecting Rod=(Radial Force at Crank Pin)/(cos(Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke+Crank Angle))OpenImg
  • Force on Connecting Rod=(Tangential Force at Crank Pin)/(sin(Inclination of Connecting Rod With Line of Stroke+Crank Angle))OpenImg
Can the Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head be negative?
Yes, the Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head?
Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Thrust on connecting rod due to force on piston head can be measured.
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