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In this project work, the propeller shaft of a vehicle was chosen for a material replacement study, seeking alternative solutions to reduce weight while maintaining the vehicle's overall quality and reliability. The objective was to explore different materials that could be utilized in the construction of the propeller shaft, aiming to achieve weight reduction without compromising its performance. The project involved an in-depth analysis of various material options and their potential suitability for the propeller shaft application. The focus was on identifying alternative materials with favourable characteristics such as high strength, low weight, enhanced stiffness, and resistance to fatigue. By examining these materials, the project aimed to find substitutes that could effectively reduce the weight of the propeller shaft. Through the exploration of different material choices and thorough evaluation, the project sought to optimize the design of the propeller shaft, resulting in a lighter overall vehicle. This weight reduction would directly translate into improved fuel efficiency, especially in urban driving conditions where the impact of weight reduction on fuel consumption is particularly significant. In summary, the project centered on a material replacement analysis for the propeller shaft, with the goal of finding alternative materials that could offer weight reduction while ensuring the vehicle's quality and reliability.