Open AccessDesign, analysis, and optimization of an FSAE upright
Author(s) -
Ojas Babannavar,
Aditya M. Deshpande
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1166/1/012043
Subject(s) - workbench , component (thermodynamics) , task (project management) , selection (genetic algorithm) , computer science , material selection , optimal design , engineering , automotive engineering , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , systems engineering , visualization , materials science , physics , composite material , machine learning , thermodynamics
Components of a formula car experience many forces and have to sustain in various conditions. The design of the components must be keeping in mind the safety and efficiency of the component. In Formula racing, the car has to be as light as possible. Cars with powerful engines are faster in the straights, but cars with lighter weight are faster in the corners. Optimizing the components to be light in weight is a critical task and has to be done meticulously. Several conditions and forces have been considered, and the simulation has to be as close to the real-life conditions as possible for accurate results. This paper records the detailed study, design, and analysis done for the weight reduction of the component. Data from previous years’ performance of the car was also considered during the analysis. Based on the data, the material selection and designing of the component was made in Solidworks. The Structural and Fatigue analysis were done in ANSYS Workbench; based on these results, the component’s optimization was done.