Authors : K. Likhith Kumar; M. Sudheendra Krishna; R. Vinod Kumar; Dr. G. Hima Bindu

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14293119

Abstract : The design and analysis of a Formula Student (FSAE) chassis is crucial in ensuring the performance and safety of the vehicle in high-stress racing conditions. This project focuses oncreating an optimised chassis design using CATIA and ANSYS to ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance efficiency. A space frame chassis design was chosen for its balance between light weight and torsional rigidity, which is essential for maintaining vehicle handling and control. The primary analysis includes evaluating the chassis's ability to absorb energy from various loading conditions, such as frontal, side, and rear impacts, and torsional stresses during dynamic driving. Material selection plays a key role, with AISI 4130 chromoly steel chosen over structural steel for its strength-to-weight ratio. The study also integrates Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stress distribution and optimize the design for both strength and weight efficiency. The final chassis design is intended to meet the FSAE competition's stringent safety and performance criteria while maintaining a low overall vehicle mass for improved acceleration and handling. The project further investigates modifications to increase torsional rigidity and optimize frame weight, incorporating both static and dynamic loading scenarios. The results of this project provide critical insights into improving FSAE chassis designs through a combination of simulation, analysis, and real-world testing.

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