15-12-2012, 02:19 PM
To Design and Analyze a Formula Vehicle Based on the FSAE International Rules
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Abstract
The objective of the project is to design a formula vehicle according to the rules specified
by FSAE. The vehicle has to be designed on 3D modeling software like Solidworks etc.
The challenge faced by the team is to develop a vehicle that can successfully compete in
all the events and test runs described by FSAE.
The vehicle, relative to other competing vehicles should outperform the competing
Formula vehicles in terms of acceleration, handling, speed and braking; the three most
important defining characteristic of any vehicle competing in the FSAE. It should also be
strong to withstand all the undue stresses caused due to racing. Additional design factors
to be considered include: aesthetics, cost, ergonomics, maintainability, manufacturability,
and reliability.
The design process will be done in the CAD software Solidworks along with simulation
of the car chassis and other parts also in Solidworks and along with simulation in
ANSYS.
Introduction
Our approach for this project is to bring out a successful design for a formula
vehicle with some new innovations which would help in increasing the
performance of the car in the endurance test.
Before beginning to design such a car, we need to be aware of the requirements of a
formula race car. We are strictly following the guidelines provided by SAE
International.
Vehicle Design Objectives
The following are the objectives to be followed while designing the formula
vehicle:
i. For the purpose of the Formula SAE competition, teams are to assume that they
work for a design firm that is designing, fabricating, testing and demonstrating a
prototype vehicle for the non- professional, weekend, competition market.
ii. The vehicle should have very high performance in terms of acceleration, braking
and handling and be sufficiently durable to successfully complete all the events
described in the Formula SAE Rules and held at the Formula SAE competitions.
iii. The vehicle must accommodate drivers whose stature ranges from 5th percentile
female to 95th percentile male and must satisfy the requirements of the Formula
SAE Rules.
iv. Additional design factors to be considered include: aesthetics, cost, ergonomics,
maintainability, manufacturability, and reliability.
Once the vehicle has been completed and tested, your design firm will attempt to
“sell” the design to a “corporation” that is considering the production of a
competition vehicle. The challenge put forward to us is to develop a prototype car
that best meets the FSAE vehicle design goals and which can be profitably
marketed.