Open AccessCARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS (CFRP) MONOCOQUE STRUCTURE FOR FORMULA STUDENT CAR
Author(s) -
Daniel J. Garcia,
España,
Carlos Martinez,
Ester Olmeda,
V. Díaz
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dyna
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1989-1490
pISSN - 0012-7361
DOI - 10.6036/8949
Subject(s) - chassis , structural engineering , stiffness , finite element method , core (optical fiber) , composite material , composite number , materials science , epoxy , fiber , engineering
In this study it has been proposed a monocoque structure for a Formula Student car based on sandwich composite panels made of an upper and a lower facesheet of epoxy reinforced carbon fiber with a foam core placed between them.Torsional stiffness and weight of the final chassis have been evaluated by using FEM as well as physical representative tests of the laminated panels to fulfil the requirements of Formula Student Germany rules and to ensure safety for the drivers.Ona of the highlighted novelty of the study is that it is focused on the real conditions of this competition teams and the process is completely guided by the necessity to fulfil the competition requirements in a very few months.