Slide 1: Title Slide

Good [morning/afternoon], everyone. We are pleased to present our Research Internship project,

completed under the course code 21INT821. I'm Aamir B, and along with my teammates Anwar

Basha H, Harshith Ram H, and Irshad S, we undertook this project under the esteemed guidance of

Professor Achutananda K B from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, RYMEC, Ballari.

Slide 2: Introduction to VV Sangha

We begin with a brief introduction to the Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha, or VVS. Established

in 1916 in Ballari, VVS has played a major role in empowering society through education. Managing

36 institutions, it offers programs from primary to postgraduate levels in various disciplines. VVS

celebrated its centenary in 2017, marking over 100 years of nurturing talent and contributing to

nation-building.

Slide 3: Introduction to RYMEC and Mechanical Department

RYMEC was established in 1980 with a strong foundation in core engineering disciplines. Our

Mechanical Department focuses on areas like Manufacturing, Thermal Engineering, Design, and

CAD/CAM/CAE. With cutting-edge infrastructure, a dedicated research center, and over 30 Ph.D.

holders, RYMEC is committed to academic and industrial excellence. The CIIIT, in collaboration with

Tata Technologies, enhances our employability through practical training and exposure.

Slide 4: Introduction to TTL Lab

RYMECs TTL Lab is developed through a MoU with Tata Technologies Ltd. and the Science and

Technology Park under the National Skill Development Program. It provides students with access to

high-end workstations and industrial-grade software, including Dassault Systems, MSC Software,

and ISRO-FEAST, to enhance product design, modeling, and analysis skills.

Slide 5: Introduction to ADAMS

Instead of building real prototypes, engineers can use ADAMS to simulate system behavior virtually,

saving both time and cost. It supports static, kinematic, and dynamic analyses with real-time

animation and results visualization.

Slide 6: ADAMS Problem Statement

The problem we analyzed involves a quick return mechanism. A crank rotates counterclockwise with

a constant angular velocity. We were tasked with determining the angular velocity of the slotted

lever at a specific instant, given specific geometric constraints. The problem was modeled in

ADAMS to evaluate the behavior effectively.

Slides 7-13: ADAMS Simulation Steps

To solve the problem, we followed these steps:

1. Created links and joints within ADAMS,

2. Defined revolute and translation joints,

3. Added motion inputs to simulate the crank rotation,

4. Finalized the model geometry,

5. And ran simulations to analyze the kinematic outputs such as:

- Change in RAM length,

- Velocity,

- And acceleration.

The real-time visualization confirmed our theoretical calculations and helped refine the design.

Slide 14: Introduction to SCFLOW

SCFLOW is a CFD tool by Software Cradle used for simulating fluid flows in complex geometries. It

supports various flow conditions including compressible, incompressible, and multiphase flows. It's

widely used across industries for performance analysis and design optimization.
Slide 15: SCFLOW Problem Statement

In this problem, we simulated water flowing through a 1-meter-long pipe with a 17mm diameter to

calculate pressure drop and compare it with CFD results. This helped us understand the reliability

and accuracy of simulation-based analysis.

Slides 1622: SCFLOW Simulation Steps

We completed the following steps:

1. Imported the geometry and defined fluid properties,

2. Set up the analysis conditions,

3. Used Octree parameters to generate a high-quality mesh,

4. Ran the simulation,

5. And finally compared pressure and velocity profiles from theoretical and CFD methods.

These comparisons allowed us to validate the model's accuracy.

Slide 23: Introduction to NASTRAN/PATRAN

NASTRAN and PATRAN are essential FEA tools. PATRAN is used for model creation and

visualization, while NASTRAN handles the actual numerical simulation. These tools help analyze

stress, strain, deformation, and other critical structural behaviors across industries.

Slide 24: Piston Problem Statement

Our first NASTRAN problem involved checking whether the stress in a piston under internal

pressure remains within the elastic region. Material properties and constraints were defined, and the

stress distribution was analyzed using Von Mises criteria.

Slides 2531: Piston Model in NASTRAN

We created the model geometry, meshed it, applied pressure loads and constraints, and defined the

material properties. The results gave us insight into stress tensors, principal stresses, and
deformation behavior.

Slide 32: Plate with Hole Problem Statement

In this problem, we examined stress concentrations in a rectangular plate with a central hole. The

objective was to calculate the maximum nominal stress under edge loading and determine stress

distribution using simulation.

Slides 3340: Plate Model in NASTRAN

The model was created using block parameters and a central hole. After meshing and applying

loads, we simulated displacement and stress results. Von Mises stress visualization showed peak

stress regions and confirmed the structural integrity under the given load.

Conclusion Slide

Through this internship, we gained hands-on experience in using industry-grade tools like ADAMS,

SCFLOW, and NASTRAN/PATRAN. These simulations have deepened our understanding of

real-world mechanical systems and enhanced our design and analysis capabilities.

We'd like to thank our guide Prof. Achutananda K B and the Department of Mechanical Engineering

at RYMEC for providing us this valuable learning opportunity.