GSDAA Finalist: Developing an Engine Connecting Rod Fatigue Test System Based on CompactRIO

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Category: Structural and Physical Test and Monitoring

Author: Hongrui Liu and Zhentao Liu

Challenge: Developing a test rig that determines loading force and frequency according to engine and connecting rod parameters; controls the hydraulic system according to the predefined load force and frequency; monitors test status in real time; captures connecting rod failures; and acquires, stores, and analyzes data.

Solution: Using NI CompactRIO hardware and NI LabVIEW system design software to develop a reliable engine connecting rod tensile and compressive fatigue test rig.

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