This document summarizes a research paper that analyzed and optimized the design of a connecting rod for a diesel engine. The researchers performed finite element analysis on the connecting rod to determine stress distributions under different loads. They then optimized the connecting rod design through parametric modeling and reducing mass while maintaining sufficient strength and safety factors. Key goals were improving weight and cost while meeting fatigue life requirements. The optimized connecting rod design eliminated the central oil hole and reduced the cross-sectional size to lower weight. Force calculations using ADAMS software simulated dynamic loads on the connecting rod to inform the optimization study.