Open AccessDesign of Engine Mount Bracket for a FSAE Car for Deferent Loading Condition
Author(s) -
Sanskar Singh,
Vandana Singh,
Kajol Kumari
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
smart moves journal ijoscience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-4600
DOI - 10.24113/ijoscience.v5i9.238
Subject(s) - chassis , bracket , finite element method , vibration , automotive engineering , mount , structural engineering , modal analysis , engineering , modal , static analysis , mechanical engineering , materials science , acoustics , physics , polymer chemistry
Engine mounts have an important function of containing firmly the power-train components of a vehicle. Correct geometry and positioning of the mount brackets on the chassis ensures a good ride quality and performance. As an FSAE car intends to be a high performance vehicle, the brackets on the frame that support the engine undergo high static and dynamic stresses as well as huge amount of vibrations. Hence, dissipating the vibrational energy and keeping the stresses under a pre-determined level of safety should be achieved by careful designing and analysis of the mount brackets. Keeping this in mind the current paper discusses the modeling, Finite Element Analysis, Modal analysis and mass optimization of engine mount brackets for a FSAE car. As the brackets tend to undergo continuous vibrations and varying stresses, the fatigue strength and durability calculations also have been done to ensure engine safety. Keywords: FEA; Modal Analysis; Static Analysis; Optimization; Mounting Bracket